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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 Yoshida tell Kinshi to do?
(a) Operate the feet for the rest of the show.
(b) Repair several puppets.
(c) Show Jiro how to run the turn mill.
(d) Apply for a different apprenticeship.

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

3. What has Jiro learned about his mother?
(a) She has had another child.
(b) She has returned home without Hanji.
(c) She is dying.
(d) She wants to see Jiro.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wears baskets on their heads?

2. What will Jiro be able to do someday if he is employed properly?

3. What does Jiro say to Yoshida?

4. Why does Jiro worry about Hanji?

5. Who is constantly frustrated with Jiro?

(see the answer key)

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