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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Kichijiro live?

2. What kind of ships are not allowed to enter Japan?

3. Who refuses to allow the priests to enter Japan?

4. what do the two priests wear in their hut?

5. Who do Garrpe and Rodrigues have to wait for in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the officials burn Mokichi and Ichizo's bodies?

2. Describe the priests' journey to India.

3. In what way is Rodrigues' faith wavering in Chapter 3?

4. In what way are the two priests cautious when they first arrive in Japan?

5. What indicators are there that Kichijiro could be trouble?

6. How do the sailors know they have reached land?

7. Why do the three priests want to enter Japan?

8. Why are the priests suspicious of Kichijiro?

9. What do the two priests decide to do in Chapter 4?

10. Describe the two priests' life at the village.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his goals and motives. Does he achieve his motives? Why? Does he share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do his goals clash with other characters? How does the character's goals and motives affect his interaction with other characters?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the structure of the novel.

1) How does Endo use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2) Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

3) Aside from the main character, Rodrigues, examine the way Endo uses the other characters in the story. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Endo's writing style. How would you describe Endo's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Endo's style give to the story?

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