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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Musui, why did he get into his first fight?

2. What skill does Musui learn at age ten?

3. Musui says people should always be generous with ______________.

4. Who catches Musui stealing money after he meets the shady man?

5. What is Musui's punishment for fighting with 30 children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Musui encounters some Samurai after he runs away?

2. What does Musui refuse to do when he comes home after running away, and what does this do to him?

3. What advice does Musui give to young women?

4. How does Musui get revenge on the boys at his Judo school?

5. What advice does Musui give to young men?

6. What advice does Musui give to little girls and boys?

7. What skill does Musui learn at age eleven, and how does he feel about it?

8. Whom does Musui greatly praise at the beginning of the book? Why?

9. Why does Musui not try to read and write when he is young?

10. What job is Musui given at age seventeen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters, and how did their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Training and education are topics of discussion in this book. Where do these topics appear in this book, and what effect do they have on the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall message of this book, and how is it portrayed?

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