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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 happens when Kandata yells at the other climbers?
(a) They throw stones at him.
(b) His hands begin to burn.
(c) His tongue falls out.
(d) He falls back down to hell.

2. What does the sign say will ascend from the pond?
(a) A dragon.
(b) A giant.
(c) A whale.
(d) A serpent.

3. What is the young burning inside of?
(a) A carriage.
(b) A palace.
(c) A cell.
(d) A shack.

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

5. What forms over the pond just before the dragon rises?
(a) A layer of fire.
(b) A thin cloud.
(c) A layer of slaiva.
(d) Ash.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the servant spend the night?

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

3. What does the Lord ask Yoshihide to paint?

4. Where does Nara post his sign?

5. What famous knight does O-Kimi compare Tanaka to?

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