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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Musui have to sell when he loses all his money?
(a) His wife.
(b) His pedigree.
(c) His kimono.
(d) His sword.

2. Genebei is good at ______________.
(a) Gambling.
(b) Riding.
(c) Swordplay.
(d) Writing.

3. According to Musui, why did he get into his first fight?
(a) He was angry and bored.
(b) A boy threw mud on his shirt.
(c) A boy broke his kite.
(d) Someone said something bad about his mother.

4. Whom does Musui credit for his reputation?
(a) His son.
(b) His teachers.
(c) His wife.
(d) Himself.

5. Who does Musui's cousin punch in the nose one night?
(a) A priest.
(b) A master.
(c) A porter.
(d) A servant.

6. What do Musui's classmates do to torture him when he is nine years old?
(a) Steal his food.
(b) Lock him in a closet.
(c) Tie him in the rafters.
(d) Burn his clothes.

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

8. How old is Musui when he takes his first wife?
(a) 18.
(b) 19.
(c) 17.
(d) 16.

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

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

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

12. What does Musui hope to teach by in this book?
(a) His example.
(b) His mistakes.
(c) His triumphs.
(d) His desires.

13. How does Musui become a leader of the boys in his neighborhood?
(a) He shows his skill with a kite.
(b) He beats them all up.
(c) He steals money from his father.
(d) He threatens to commit suicide.

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

15. What skill does Musui say all boys should have?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Martial arts.
(c) Wood chopping.
(d) Writing prose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who constantly scolds Musui as a boy?

2. How old was Musui when he got in his first fight?

3. Musui says that ______________ruled his young life.

4. When Musui returns home, what does his father almost do?

5. Why does Musui's family move away from the sea?

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