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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 does Musui work on for Kihieji?

2. What hobby does Musui think all people should have?

3. How does Musui become a leader of the boys in his neighborhood?

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

5. Where does Genebei want to fight with Musui?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Musui do when he first meets Genebei?

4. What happens to Musui at age twelve?

5. What job is Musui given at age seventeen?

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

7. How is Musui rescued after he falls off a cliff?

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

9. What advice does Musui give to young men?

10. What does a brothel owner do for Musui after he runs away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compassion and empathy are themes present in a number of places in the plot. What are some of the best examples of these themes, and how did the presence of these themes affect the outcome of this book?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Protection is a strong theme in this story. Where does this theme appear, and which characters are most affected by the presence of this theme?

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