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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What role does Heiemon say he played in Hangan's court?
(a) An entertainer.
(b) A lord.
(c) A samurai in training.
(d) A courier.

3. What does Yuranosuke hear when his men get inside the mansion?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Cries of horror.
(d) Yelling from a fight.

4. Why does Okaru refuse to leave with Ichinomiya in "Act Six"?
(a) She loves her husband.
(b) He doesn't bring her a present.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) He owes her money.

5. In "Act Nine," who does Honzo disguise himself as?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A priest.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A child.

6. What does Honzo give Rikiya as a gift in "Act Nine"?
(a) A pair of shoes.
(b) A map.
(c) A watch.
(d) A sword.

7. Why does Amakawaya Gihei's father-in-law want him to divorce his daughter?
(a) He thinks his status is too low.
(b) He's tired of paying her way.
(c) Someone else asked to marry his daughter.
(d) He thinks Amakawaya Gihei is a thief.

8. Why does Oishi agree to let Konami and Rikiya wed?
(a) Because of Konami's chastity.
(b) Because of a bribe.
(c) Because she signed a contract.
(d) Because she fears her husband.

9. Who does Okaru say she must wait for before she will leave with Ichinomiya?
(a) Kampei.
(b) His wife.
(c) No one will make her leave with him.
(d) Her father.

10. What makes Oishi call Honzo a "sycophant samurai"?
(a) Because he is disloyal.
(b) Because he bribed a man.
(c) Because he is talked about often.
(d) Because he ran from a fight.

11. Why is Okaru worried about Kampei in "Act Six"?
(a) Because he is late.
(b) Because he ignores her.
(c) Because he is poor.
(d) Because he is injured.

12. What does Yuranosuke learn from his son in "Act Seven"?
(a) About Moronao's movements.
(b) About current events in China.
(c) About his foolish behavior.
(d) About financial support.

13. Where does Yuranosuke say snow is best preserved?
(a) In caves.
(b) In one's memory.
(c) In a bottle.
(d) In shadows.

14. Who sends Yuranosuke a letter in "Act Seven"?
(a) Kaoyo.
(b) Rikiya.
(c) Bannai.
(d) Moronao.

15. Who ends up with the wallet Kampei found on the thief?
(a) Okaru's mother.
(b) A shogun.
(c) Goemon.
(d) Okaru.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Act Nine," what does Yuranosuke predict will happen during his revenge plan?

2. What does Yuranosuke say he wants Kudayu to do with him?

3. What merchandise does Amakawaya Gihei have that interests Rikiya?

4. Why does Amakawaya Gihei try to choke his own son?

5. How does Kampei describe Okaru's mother's yelling to Goemon and Yagoro in "Act Six"?

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