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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. What does Jiro do that is rude?
(a) Refuses to shake Yoshida's hand.
(b) Interrupts his father.
(c) Does not remove his sandals in Yoshida's house.
(d) Does not allow his mother to speak.

2. What does Yoshida do after discovering the celebration?
(a) Fires Jiro.
(b) Whips Kenshi.
(c) Whips Jiro.
(d) Joins in the celebration.

3. Who is Mochida?
(a) The head of the blacksmith's guild.
(b) A kind man who oversees the apprentices.
(c) The head of the puppet's guild.
(d) Yoshida's tailor.

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

5. What does the person who calls him selfish say will be the result of Jiro joining the theater?
(a) Hanji will become ill.
(b) Hanji will kill himself.
(c) Isako will die of grief.
(d) Jiro will fail.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ryo are placed as a reward on Saburo's head?

2. How do the boys feel about Kinshi?

3. What is Teiji's problem?

4. What is the situation in this country during this time?

5. About what has Yoshida just sent word?

(see the answer key)

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