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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, 'A Matter of Life and Death'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the play doing as Spring rolls around?
(a) It has been banned by the Shogun.
(b) It is about to be retired.
(c) It is poorly attended.
(d) It is still successful.

2. How is Yoshida after his play is shut down?
(a) Angry.
(b) Agrieved.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Relieved.

3. What does Jiro say when he asks to speak to Okada?
(a) It is a matter of life and death.
(b) Jiro does not elaborate.
(c) It must happen that day.
(d) He will have to leave the theater if he cannot speak with Okada.

4. What is Taro doing when Jiro talks with him?
(a) Looking after his parents' house.
(b) Writing out a bill of sale.
(c) Stealing some grapes.
(d) Planting corn.

5. Who does Okada tell Tozo to send for?
(a) Yoshida.
(b) Jiro's mother.
(c) Kenshi.
(d) Hanji.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jiro feel about himself in regards to his family?

2. Who does Jiro think is Saburto?

3. Who is to control the snipe?

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

5. Why is Jiro worried about his new duty?

(see the answer key)

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