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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. Musui realizes that ______________ creates good will.

2. What is Maigoichior's occupation?

3. How does Musui get his money back from a con man?

4. Musui learns a number of military strategies from ______________.

5. Why is Josuke imprisoned?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Josuke get paid in the end?

2. How does Musui corrupt a samurai?

3. What funny thing happened during the fight with Kuma?

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

5. Why does Musui have to stop his wife from killing someone?

6. What surprises Kiheiji when Musui sees him after his marriage?

7. How does Musui get across the border when he runs away the second time?

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

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

10. How does Musui get revenge on Saburoemon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In this book, Katsu Kokichi presents the idea that there are two sides to every man. Choose three of the characters from the book and write about their dual natures and how this duality affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 3

Friendship is a central theme of this book. What are the main friendships, and how did their inclusion in this book affect the outcome of the plot?

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