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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16, 'Fireman of Namba Cho Brigade' and 'Debts of Honor'.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the state of Jiro's family?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) They have to send in more tax money.
(d) They have to move.

3. What does the puppet say about curiosity?
(a) That it is dishonorable to give in to one's curiosity.
(b) That it is healthy up to a point.
(c) That it can lead to knowing things one does not wish to know
(d) That it can be very dangerous.

4. Why does Fusamu go into fits of shrieking?
(a) Her dog is killed by one of the soldiers.
(b) A bandit accidentally kills her cat.
(c) To pretend her mother has died.
(d) Her brother is killed by one of the bandits.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is at the door one night when Jiro and Kinshi hear a banging sound?

2. How is Kinshi the next morning?

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

4. How do the boys feel about Kinshi?

5. What does Jiro find where he is preparing to practice?

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