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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. Why does Kampei hunt for food in "Act Five"?

2. In "Act Five," what does the old man tell Ono Sadakuro about his money?

3. Where is the temple that Lord Takauji builds in "Act One"?

4. Where is Hangan's body taken after his death?

5. In "Act Three," who gives Kampei a letterbox to give Lord Hangan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hangan part with his friend Yuranosuke?

2. Why does Nitta Yoshisada's helmet cause a scandal in "Act One"?

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

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

5. How does Honzo feel about meeting with Yasuchika's wife in "Act Two"?

6. How does Lord Wakasanosuke's attitude toward Moronao change in "Act Three"?

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

8. How does Hangan react to the order that he must commit seppuku?

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

10. What happens when Kampei fixes his rifle fuse in "Act Five"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What type of hero is Yuranosuke? How does he fulfill this role? How does he defy the label of hero? Define hero and give examples of heroic or non-heroic actions from the play.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the use of the narrator in this play.

Essay Topic 3

What is the impact of the author's culture and personal history on this piece of writing?

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