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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. What does Yuranosuke tell the neighboring samurai about the shogun?

2. In "Act Six," what does Kampei say is strange about the wallet he found?

3. In "Act Nine," what makes Konami feel shame?

4. How does Amakawaya Gihei say he is working to help protect the samurai in "Act Ten"?

5. What is stolen from Amakawaya Gihei's wife in "Act Ten"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Yuranosuke's men get inside Moronao's mansion?

2. How does Moronao act shortly before his house is stormed by Yuranosuke's samurai?

3. How does Tonase try to protect her daughter's engagement in "Act Nine"?

4. What does Oishi reveal at the end of "Act Nine"?

5. In "Act Six," how does Okaru try to help her husband?

6. What is Honzo's response to the engagement in "Act Nine"?

7. Why do Konami and Tonase travel to Yuranosuke's house in "Act Eight"?

8. What happens when neighboring samurai appear in "Act Eleven"?

9. Why does Okaru ask to kill herself in "Act Seven"?

10. Why does Heiemon wish to meet with Yuranosuke in "Act Seven"?

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

Examine how economy affects the characters in this play. Remember to explore the lives of the samurai who lost their positions after the death of their lord.

Essay Topic 3

Compare Moronao to Yuranosuke, keep their samurai code in mind. Quote the play in regards to each character to support your statements.

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