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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 Oishi agree to let Konami and Rikiya wed?

2. What does Yuranosuke compare Amakawaya Gihei to?

3. What does Rikiya do when he sees Honzo and his mother fighting in "Act Nine"?

4. What does Yuranosuke say he wants Kudayu to do with him?

5. Why does Tonase show her husband's sword to Rikiya's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Yuranosuke help Amakawaya Gihei's wife?

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

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

4. How does Kampei die?

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

6. What is the truth behind the police in "Act Ten"?

7. Why doesn't Okaru leave with Ichinomiya in "Act Six"?

8. Why does Goemon refuse to let Kampei help with the monument in "Act Six"?

9. How does Yuranosuke act foolishly in "Act Seven"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

How is loss a theme in this drama? What message about loss is presented? Define theme and give examples of loss from the play.

Essay Topic 3

What is author's message about honor? How does this theme influence the play? Define theme and give specific examples of honor from the play.

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