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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Woman bring inside the room in Scene 2?
(a) A silk kimono.
(b) Her pet bird.
(c) Her own sword.
(d) The vase of flowers.

2. What does the Man say his friend told him to do if he sees something better than this world while meditating?
(a) Drop his head onto the sword.
(b) Pray for that to come true.
(c) Consult the gods for guidance.
(d) Turn his mind away.

3. What does the Woman point out on the floor?
(a) Spots of blood.
(b) A longtime stain.
(c) The woodgrain.
(d) Dirt.

4. In Scene 1, the Woman reveals that she does not have many what?
(a) Visitors.
(b) Friends.
(c) Lovers.
(d) Siblings.

5. What does the Woman say happens when she takes care of her flowers?
(a) She gets magical powers.
(b) She makes perfume from the flowers.
(c) The flowers start to grow.
(d) The flowers last for months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Man tell the Woman to do about her music in Scene 5?

2. What reason does the Man give for meditating the way he does?

3. How does Scene 1 conclude?

4. What is the Man's response when the Woman offers to play the flute for him in Scene 7?

5. In the fifth scene, why does the Man excitedly congratulate himself?

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