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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 say he wants Kudayu to do with him?

2. Who ends up with the wallet Kampei found on the thief?

3. Why does Amakawaya Gihei's father-in-law want him to divorce his daughter?

4. What does Bannai think is funny about Yuranosuke's sword?

5. In "Act Seven," how do Kudayu and Bannai plan on sobering up Yuranosuke?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kampei fear he may have killed Okaru's father?

2. What does Moronao do when the samurai enter his mansion in "Act Eleven"?

3. Why do the police show up at Amakawaya Gihei's house?

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

5. In "Act Nine," why does Oishi say the wedding between Konami and Rikiya is off?

6. How does Kampei die?

7. What does Heiemon tell Okaru in "Act Seven"?

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

9. Why does Amakawaya Gihei give his wife divorce papers?

10. How does Amakawaya Gihei respond to being tricked by Yuranosuke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the symbolism of either Hangan's dagger or the rusty samurai sword. Define symbolism and use examples of how Izumo uses both items in his writing.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Kaoyo's romantic relationships to those of Konami's. What is revealed about this society through these relationships?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author's use of intertextuality and allusion. Why does he reference texts like the Bible? What is the purpose of these devices? Give examples of Izumo's use of literary devices to support your discussion.

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