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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. Who does the priest say the man looked like?
(a) A warrior.
(b) An actor.
(c) A monk.
(d) A butcher.

2. Who does Xiao-er say he wants at his side as he dies?
(a) His son.
(b) His parents.
(c) His wife.
(d) His sister.

3. What does Zenchi use to pluck out the fat from the nose?
(a) A piece of string.
(b) A monkey wrench.
(c) Tweezers.
(d) Teeth picks.

4. What is Zenchi's chief characteristic?
(a) His feet.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His nose.
(d) His hair.

5. What member of E'in visits him in this story?
(a) His sister.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His mother.
(d) His aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Buddha hang down into hell?

2. Who makes the first testimony in the Bamboo Grove?

3. Who raids the farmer's house?

4. What is Yoshihide caught stealing from the Lord?

5. Who does the Lord decide to burn inside the carriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Shino's life.

2. How does Tajomaru lure the couple into the bamboo grove?

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

4. How does the Lord agree to help Yoshihide?

5. Describe the character of Yoshihide.

6. Describe the character of O-Kimi.

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

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

9. Describe the moment the dragon rises from the pond.

10. Why does Kanazawa say he killed himself?

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