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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Story of a Head That Fell Off, and Green Onions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What grew in the field behind the house Xiao-er was brought up in?
(a) Poppies.
(b) Corn.
(c) Rice.
(d) Sesame seeds.

2. What does Buddha hang down into hell?
(a) A sailor's rope.
(b) A spider's thread.
(c) Parcel string.
(d) A snake skin.

3. What is the name of the garden Buddha is strolling through?
(a) Eden.
(b) Relaxation.
(c) Paradise.
(d) Meditation.

4. What does Zenchi feat when his nose reddens and swells?
(a) He has angered Buddha.
(b) He has caught a disease.
(c) His nose is growing back.
(d) He has caused an infection.

5. What kind of animal does Yoshihide look and move like?
(a) A gorilla.
(b) A koala.
(c) A dog.
(d) A monkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do people think Yoshihide can paint the fires of hell so well?

2. What does the author say is the most frightening tale about the Lord of Harikawa?

3. How is it claimed Sato was brought back to life?

4. What does Shuri do to himself to atone for the murder he commits?

5. What are Christians sentenced to in O-Gin?

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