Chushingura, the Treasury of Loyal Retainers: A Puppet Play Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Takeda Izumo
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Chushingura, the Treasury of Loyal Retainers: A Puppet Play Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Takeda Izumo
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. In "Act Two," who does Kakogawa Honzo Yukikuni say should shield him from having to answer dangerous questions?

2. What title does Kakogawa Honzo Yukikuni have?

3. How does Moronao make advances on Kaoyo?

4. Who oversees Lord Takauji's celebration of the new temple?

5. Who meets Obashi Rikiya in "Act Two"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Act Two," what happens when Lord Wakasanosuke meets with Honzo?

2. In "Act One," what argument do Yasuchika and Moronao get into?

3. What happens between Moronao and Hangan during the celebration in "Act Three"?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What rumors spread in "Act Two"?

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

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

Analyze the use of the narrator in this play.

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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