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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 do the other boys do for Kinshi?
(a) There's nothing they can do for him.
(b) Keep him awake.
(c) Cover for him.
(d) Find him a better-fitting harness.

2. What is Mochida's response to Jiro's question?
(a) There is no more work.
(b) Jiro may visit Hanji.
(c) The puppet is unbalanced.
(d) Jiro has to work longer for a recommendation.

3. What does Jiro say when he asks to speak to Okada?
(a) It must happen that day.
(b) He will have to leave the theater if he cannot speak with Okada.
(c) Jiro does not elaborate.
(d) It is a matter of life and death.

4. What is happening when Jiro gets to the theater?
(a) Officials are trying to make Yoshida pay more taxes.
(b) A performance is in progress.
(c) The sets are being changed.
(d) There is a small fire.

5. Why is Jiro worried about his new duty?
(a) It is a big responsibility and he is not sure he is ready.
(b) He trips the last time he had to do this job.
(c) His foot is still hurting from almost being attacked.
(d) He is not very tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. About whom do Jiro and Hanji talk with another man?

2. What is Taro doing when Jiro talks with him?

3. What does Yoshida do after discovering the celebration?

4. Who does the character Joman resemble?

5. Why does Jiro worry about his decision?

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