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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kampei tell Okaru before Ichinomiya takes her away?
(a) That he found a lot of money.
(b) That he can never forgive her.
(c) That he saw her father earlier.
(d) That she is still honorable.

2. What is seppuku?
(a) Giving up one's wife.
(b) Giving up one's money.
(c) Paying a fine for a crime.
(d) Dying for a wrong.

3. In "Act Three," what makes Wakasanosuke calm down?
(a) He spends time with friends.
(b) His wife talks to him.
(c) Moronao apologizes.
(d) He takes a nap.

4. In "Act Three," when Honzo summons Moronao, why does Moronao prepare to fight?
(a) He's angry at someone else.
(b) He thinks he is being tricked.
(c) He believes Honzo robbed him.
(d) He knows he's going to be kicked out.

5. Why does Kudayu want to stay behind with Yuranosuke in "Act Seven"?
(a) To steal from him.
(b) To threaten him.
(c) To make friends.
(d) To read his letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kampei stab himself?

2. Who greets Deputy Ashikaga Tadayoshi first when he arrives at the celebration for Lord Takauji's new temple?

3. What does Ono Sadakuro do to the old man in "Act Five"?

4. Why does Kampei cry when he sees Senzaki Yagoro in "Act Five"?

5. In "Act Seven," why do the samurai decide to kill Yuranosuke?

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