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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which part of the Hell screen frightens everyone with its power?
(a) The fire circle.
(b) The firestorm.
(c) The devil bonfire.
(d) The buddhist slaves.

3. What does the narrator say Yoshihide's painting fill one with?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Dread.
(c) Fun.
(d) Hate.

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

5. What is O-Kimi's job?
(a) A hostess.
(b) A waitress.
(c) A dancer.
(d) A mechanic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Lord ask Yoshihide to paint?

2. What happens when Kandata yells at the other climbers?

3. What kind of fake flower does O-Kimi have in her apartment?

4. What does Buddha hang down into hell?

5. What does Yoshihide do after he completes his painting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Buddha decide to give Kandata a chance to redeem himself?

2. How does Yoshihide show his over-protective attitude towards his daughter in this story?

3. Describe the character of O-Kimi.

4. How does the Lord kill Yoshihide's daughter?

5. What problems is the servant having in his life in Rashomon?

6. How does E'in try to avenge the townspeople?

7. Describe the character of Shuri.

8. Describe the character of Yoshihide.

9. Why does Kimura think Xiao-er went against his vow?

10. Why does O-Gin decide to renounce her faith?

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