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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the neighboring samurai in "Act Eleven" promise to do?
(a) Help support Moronao.
(b) Help defeat Moronao.
(c) Not interfere.
(d) Stand guard.

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

3. Why does Yuranosuke pretend to sleep in "Act Nine"?
(a) So he can spy on someone.
(b) So the servants leave.
(c) So Rikiya will leave him alone.
(d) So his wife will leave.

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

5. Why does Tonase show her husband's sword to Rikiya's mother?
(a) To show his approval.
(b) To frighten her.
(c) To compare it to Rikiya's.
(d) To prove their wealth.

6. Where does Moronao hide when Yuranosuke's men attack his mansion?
(a) Under a table.
(b) In a woodshed.
(c) In a dugout.
(d) Behind a couch.

7. Where does Yuranosuke come up with the passwords he teaches the samurai?
(a) Gihei's shop.
(b) English literature.
(c) His daughter's names.
(d) Japanese history.

8. In "Act Eleven," why is Moronao calm?
(a) His servants told him not to worry.
(b) He has been drinking.
(c) He hired an army to protect his mansion.
(d) He heard Yuranosuke was powerless.

9. In "Act Nine," what makes Konami feel shame?
(a) Her mother's poor clothes.
(b) Being rejected.
(c) Being ignored by Oishi.
(d) Being slapped.

10. Why won't Amakawaya Gihei let his wife see their son during her visit?
(a) The boy is missing.
(b) He doesn't want to upset his wife.
(c) It goes against their divorce papers.
(d) He doesn't want to upset the boy.

11. Why does Heiemon try to kill Okaru in "Act Seven"?
(a) For trying to kill a man.
(b) For killing her father.
(c) Because he is drunk.
(d) For giving away her life.

12. Where does Amakawaya Gihei load his merchandise in "Act Ten"?
(a) Into a coach.
(b) On a ship.
(c) Into a store front.
(d) On a train.

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

14. How does Amakawaya Gihei say he is working to help protect the samurai in "Act Ten"?
(a) He trades only with samurai.
(b) He started using black boxes.
(c) He fired employees.
(d) He uses a code.

15. Why does the league offer Moronao's head to the shrine in the temple?
(a) It was Moronao's wish.
(b) It was recommended by Yuranosuke.
(c) It is a ritual.
(d) It is the law.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Honzo beg for pity in "Act Nine"?

3. What does Rikiya do when he sees Honzo and his mother fighting in "Act Nine"?

4. Who ends up with the wallet Kampei found on the thief?

5. How does Okaru's brother react to her prostitution?

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