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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Daidoji Shinsuke: The Early Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shinsuke blame for his lack of physical prowess?
(a) His poor posture.
(b) His father hitting him.
(c) His strict education.
(d) His lack of mother's milk.

2. What does the author apologize for at the beginning of the story?
(a) That such an ordinary man is the protaganist.
(b) That his memory is not the best.
(c) That he he has to tell such a tired tale.
(d) That he may may make the reader feel sick.

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

4. What is the name of O-Kimi's rival waitress?
(a) Jayno.
(b) Yuka.
(c) O-Matsu.
(d) O-Rimi.

5. Who punishes Shinsuke for being smart?
(a) His siblings.
(b) His parents.
(c) His school friends.
(d) His teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old woman pluck hairs from?

2. What is the name of the painter who created the Hell Screen?

3. What grew in the field behind the house Xiao-er was brought up in?

4. In the Hell Screen, who is the servant a narrator for?

5. For what reason does Shuri relinquish his title as Head of House?

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