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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. Who is Kinshi?
(a) The son of Saburo.
(b) The boy Jiro saw being disciplined.
(c) The blacksmith's son.
(d) A beggar boy Jiro meets at the blacksmith's stable.

2. Who offers the reward for Saburo's capture?
(a) No one.
(b) The Emperor.
(c) The Samurai noble in the town.
(d) The authorities and the merchants' guild.

3. Where does Jiro visit Okada?
(a) In his dressing room.
(b) In the stables.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In the bath house.

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

5. Who saves Jiro from a ronin?
(a) Kenshi.
(b) Yoshida.
(c) Hanji.
(d) Jiro saves himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does Jiro live?

2. Who is Hanji?

3. How do the boys feel about Kinshi?

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

5. What does the person who calls him selfish say will be the result of Jiro joining the theater?

(see the answer key)

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