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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. Why does Jiro worry about Hanji?
(a) Jiro did not come to watch Jiro's performance.
(b) Jiro heard someone say Hanji was missing.
(c) Jiro heard someone say Hanji was dying.
(d) Jiro talks to his younger brother.

2. What will Jiro be able to do someday if he is employed properly?
(a) Marry.
(b) Set up his own vegetable farm.
(c) Help his siblings.
(d) Give his family money.

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

4. What does Okada tell Jiro to claim?
(a) That Jiro stole a copy of the play.
(b) That Jiro has memorized the play just by listening to it.
(c) That Jiro is going to be allowed to control a puppet.
(d) That Okada is going to put Jiro in charge of the other boys.

5. Who wears baskets on their heads?
(a) Fishmongers.
(b) The wives of the merchant class.
(c) The wives of the peasant class.
(d) Komuso monks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Jiro sleep?

3. Who is Mochida?

4. What is Kwada's job in the theater?

5. About what has Yoshida just sent word?

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