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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Musui use in his first fight as a child?
(a) A chain.
(b) A block of wood.
(c) A rock.
(d) A log.

2. What is Harakiri?
(a) A lethal sedative.
(b) A kind of flower.
(c) A warrior's blade.
(d) A form of suicide.

3. What causes Musui to lose all his money after he is married?
(a) He spends his time sword fighting.
(b) He drinks too much.
(c) He gambles.
(d) He is being blackmailed.

4. Who raised Musui when he was born?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wet nurse.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His father's wife.

5. What does Musui steal when he runs away?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Some money.
(c) Food.
(d) Fuel.

6. Who cares for Musui in his retirement?
(a) His wife.
(b) His granddaughter.
(c) His son.
(d) His cousin.

7. What does Musui find that allows him to cook grain?
(a) A flat stone.
(b) A broken piece of plaster.
(c) A tin can.
(d) A sake bottle.

8. Who introduces Musui to Genebei?
(a) His brother.
(b) His cousins.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His father.

9. What does Musui say women should maintain independently?
(a) Their children.
(b) Their household.
(c) Their finances.
(d) Their gardens.

10. Who nurses Musui back to health after he runs away?
(a) An innkeeper.
(b) A priest.
(c) A Samurai.
(d) A widow.

11. Where does Musui go to take his mind off his problems after he is married?
(a) The seashore.
(b) Otani.
(c) The Pleasure District.
(d) His father's house.

12. Musui says people should always be generous with ______________.
(a) Their food.
(b) Their money.
(c) Their time.
(d) All of these.

13. What is the name of Musui's son?
(a) Hintaro.
(b) Rintaro.
(c) Mintaro.
(d) Zintaro.

14. Where does Musui get a loan when he runs away?
(a) From a bank.
(b) From Murata.
(c) From a priest.
(d) From an uncle.

15. Where is this book set?
(a) Japan.
(b) Singapore.
(c) Thailand.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Musui punished with after his first fight as a child?

2. What does Musui use when he is weakened after running away?

3. Why does Musui return home after running away?

4. Who helps Musui find a career?

5. What does Musui like to do with Genebei?

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