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

2. What is the situation in this country during this time?
(a) A drought.
(b) A civil war.
(c) A famine.
(d) A religious upheaval.

3. What does Jiro offer to do for Kenshi?
(a) Steal a copy of the new play.
(b) Play the snipe part for Kenshi to practice.
(c) Tell Yoshida that Kenshi wants to talk with him.
(d) Tell Yoshida how good Kenshi is.

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

5. For what is Yoshida disciplining one of the boys?
(a) Breaking a cycle.
(b) Breaking a pot.
(c) Moving a puppet.
(d) Mixing the clay too thin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kinshi do instead of what he says he is going to do?

2. What is the state of Jiro's family?

3. What is pinned to the door?

4. What is the Hanaza?

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

(see the answer key)

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