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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hangan greet the shoguns in "Act Four"?

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

3. How does Yasuchika know about Moronao and Kaoyo in "Act One"?

4. How does Honzo react to Lord Wakasanosuke's plans to kill Moronao?

5. How does Kampei describe his relationship with Senzaki Yagoro?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kampai react to his master's fight in "Act Three"?

2. Why does Honzo first ask to meet Moronao in "Act Three"?

3. What does Moronao do after the meeting about Nitta Yoshisada's helmet?

4. In "Act Three," how does the letterbox make its way to Moronao?

5. What is inside the letterbox Kaoyo delivered to Moronao?

6. How is Kudayu tested in "Act Four"?

7. How does Moronao threaten Kaoyo in "Act One"?

8. What happens do Hangan's property immediately after his death?

9. How does Yakushiji treat Hangan when he comes to his house in "Act Four"?

10. What makes Kampei feel blessed in "Act Five"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Kampei's role in this play? Consider his impact on the plot, the characters and exploration of major themes.

Essay Topic 2

How are motives, feelings and other internal forces conveyed in this drama? Is this effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the details of this play that are included because it was originally meant for puppets and puppeteers. How do these details make the play effective? How do they make it ineffective?

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