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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. Where does Musui say he is from when he runs away the second time?

2. How many people does Musui get to join the Day of the Boar Association?

3. Why are people hesitant to register Musui for a job once he is released from his cage?

4. Why does Musui enjoy the dramatics between Maigoichiro and Josuke?

5. How old is Musui when his punishment for running away a second time is done?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Musui helps Okunu?

3. How does Musui corrupt a samurai?

4. What does Musui do when he is 38 years old, and why?

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

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

7. What does Musui blame for his low estate retirement?

8. Why does Musui agree to help in the conflict between Josuke and Magoichiro?

9. How does Musui make a great deal of money for himself after he retires?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

There were many characters in this book who were manipulated and persuaded to do things they did not want to do. What were some of these instances, and how were those characters affected by the manipulation?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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