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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 Jiro do to prepare for his part in the new production?
(a) Practices constantly.
(b) Wraps his foot tightly to help the pain.
(c) Does acrobatic stunts.
(d) Runs several miles every day.

2. What do Saburo and his band rob one evening?
(a) A rice brokerage.
(b) A bank.
(c) A samurai's home.
(d) A pig farm.

3. How does Jiro respond to Yashida's questioning?
(a) Jiro tells the truth.
(b) Jiro feigns ignorance.
(c) Jiro says Kanshi is taking medicine to Jiro's mother.
(d) Jiro starts crying.

4. Who is Saburo?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) The medicine man of the village.
(c) A notorious bandit.
(d) The mayor of the village.

5. What is the state of Jiro's family?
(a) They have to send in more tax money.
(b) Hungry.
(c) Comfortable.
(d) They have to move.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jiro decide to do on the New Year instead of celebrating with the others?

2. Who is Mochida?

3. Where does Jiro go after talking with Taro?

4. Who does the character Joman resemble?

5. How is the play doing as Spring rolls around?

(see the answer key)

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