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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Akemi's mother insist Akemi steals from corpses?
(a) To help them buy food.
(b) To maintain the family's lifestyle.
(c) To pay the village taxes.
(d) To raise money to move out of the village.

2. What does Matahachi search Oko's possessions for?
(a) Keys.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Food.
(d) Money.

3. What is the name of the Buddhist monk in this section?
(a) Matahachi.
(b) Takezo.
(c) Takuan.
(d) Terumasa.

4. What do Gion and his followers like to do together?
(a) Go cycling.
(b) Go whoring.
(c) Go shooting.
(d) Go fishing.

5. What does the priest think will gore out Takezo's eyes if the villagers tie him to a tree?
(a) Cats.
(b) Birds.
(c) Bears.
(d) Lions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Matahachi watch being killed?

2. What is the name of the Young Master?

3. How does Osugi address Otsu?

4. What character owns a school?

5. What is the name of Osugi's brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Takuan scare Takezo away from Otsu?

2. Describe Matahachi's mother's character?

3. How does Jo's father show his torment in this section?

4. What does Akemi feel about stealing from corpses?

5. What advice does Nikkan give to Musashi?

6. How is Matahachi's mother rude to Takeo's family in this section?

7. How does Musashi escape Osugi and Gon?

8. How does Musashi find Otsu again?

9. What is Matahachi's life like with Oko?

10. How is Matahachi conned out of money in this section?

(see the answer keys)

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