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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. What title does Enya Hangan Takasada hold?

3. What is seppuku?

4. What does Hangan's samurai talk about after Hangan's death?

5. Why does Moronao tell Hangan Kaoyo sent him a poem?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ono Sadakuro treat the old man he runs into on the street in "Act Five"?

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

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

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

5. What happens when Rikiya and Konami meet in "Act Two"?

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

7. What does Lord Takauji do in "Act One"?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the symbolism used in the ceremonies in this drama. Define symbolism in your discussion and give examples of several ceremonies to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the gender roles of this play. Choose two female characters who break their roles and assess the impact. Discuss gender roles and use examples from the play to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Why is this story told in the drama format? What is gained? What is lost? Do you think this is the best presentation for the story? Why or why not? How would you write the story differently?

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