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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 say he likes most about his life?

2. Why does Musui call his wife devoted?

3. Who starts the fight between Musui and Kuma?

4. Who challenges Musui to a duel after he offends Hyogo?

5. How does a widow in Musui's keeping cause scandals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Rintaro is attacked by a dog?

2. What does Josuke do when he is hired by Magoichiro?

3. How does Musui get special privileges when he runs away the second time?

4. How does Musui end up paying down his substantial debt?

5. What happens when Yamaguchi becomes an administrator?

6. Why does Musui return home when he runs away for the second time?

7. What is Musui's punishment for running away a second time?

8. What does Musui learn after Rintaro is attacked by a dog?

9. How does Musui corrupt a samurai?

10. How does Josuke get paid in the end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Musui's wife was a minor character in this book who made a huge impact on the plot. How did she accomplish this, and how would the plot have been altered had she not been included in the story line?

Essay Topic 3

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

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