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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, 'A Matter of Life and Death'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kinshi say he did the last time there was a new play?
(a) Memorized all the lines.
(b) Suggested some new puppets for it.
(c) Stole Yoshida's personal copy.
(d) Changed some of the lines.

2. How does Saburo's gang convince a merchant that the merchant is under arrest?
(a) They have a false warrant tacked to the merchant's door.
(b) The gang uses the clothing they stole at the play.
(c) They have forged papers.
(d) They do not need to convince the merchant; they threaten him.

3. How is Jiro feeling?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Happy.
(d) Rebellious.

4. What does Jiro admire about the boy who is disciplined?
(a) He knew what to do for the master.
(b) He does not cry out.
(c) He found another way to move.
(d) He intimitdated another boy.

5. What is Jiro's part in the new play?
(a) Snipe holder.
(b) Foot manipulator for one of the female puppets.
(c) Foot manipulator for one of the whale puppets.
(d) Curtain raiser.

Short Answer Questions

1. What awakens Jiro in the middle of the night?

2. What is the state of Jiro's family?

3. What happens after the play is done?

4. What has Jiro learned about his mother?

5. With whom does Yoshida find fault when he watches the boys' practice?

(see the answer key)

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