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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, 'Bad Omens for the New Year'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what are the boys preparing?
(a) Okada's birthday.
(b) Yoshida's birthday.
(c) The Emperor's birthday.
(d) The New Year.

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

3. Who is constantly frustrated with Jiro?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His mother.
(c) The mayor.
(d) His father.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jiro worry about Hanji?

2. What happens to Jiro's mother when she goes to the shrine to get food?

3. How does Okada react to Jiro's request?

4. What does Okada tell Jiro to claim?

5. Who is Kinshi?

(see the answer key)

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