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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 a tailor dare Musui to do?

2. What does Josuke burn when he gets mad?

3. What does Musui do to corrupt a man after he retires?

4. Why is Josuke imprisoned?

5. What direction does Musui travel when he runs away the second time?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Musui get revenge on Saburoemon?

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

7. What happens when Yamaguchi becomes an administrator?

8. How does Musui support himself while staying with Tatekawi?

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

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

There are many secrets made, kept, and divulged in this book. What are some of these secrets, and how does their placement in the plot affect the course of the plot and the characters involved in the secrets?

Essay Topic 3

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

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