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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Man hide the flower he takes in Scene 1?
(a) In his pocket.
(b) In his bag.
(c) Behind his back.
(d) Under the floorboards.

2. What falls to the ground at the very end of the play?
(a) Flower petals.
(b) Raindrops.
(c) Dry leaves.
(d) Snowflakes.

3. At the beginning of Scene 8, what is the Woman doing?
(a) Folding laundry.
(b) Practicing with the sword.
(c) Modeling a new kimono.
(d) Pouring tea.

4. What is the Man's response when the Woman offers to play the flute for him in Scene 7?
(a) He enjoys it.
(b) He wants to hear a different song.
(c) He does not want to be soothed like a baby.
(d) He hates the sound and gets angry.

5. After the Man compliments the Woman on her flute playing, how often does the Woman say she will play her music?
(a) Once a week.
(b) All day.
(c) Every night.
(d) Never again.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Man react when the Woman stops his meditation?

2. What does the Man intend to do in the beginning of the ninth scene?

3. What does the Man confess to the Woman in Scene 9?

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

5. What does the Woman say she normally cannot bear?

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