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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. What hobby does Musui think all people should have?

2. What skill does Musui say all boys should have?

3. What does Musui still have from his first punishment?

4. Who nurses Musui back to health after he runs away?

5. What does Musui see at Fuchu Castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Musui at age twelve?

2. Why does Musui's family move at age eight?

3. How does Musui lose all his belongings after running away?

4. What does Musui's father do when he steals money from his first job? Why?

5. Why does Musui leave Kiheiji's house?

6. What do the boys at Musui's Judo school do? Why?

7. How does Musui get his first job?

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

9. What advice does Musui give to young men?

10. How does Musui feel about his reputation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of different settings in this book. Describe some of these settings. Why might Kokichi have chosen these settings for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 2

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

Essay Topic 3

What kind of punishments does Musui undergo in this book, and what does he learn through these experiences?

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