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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. In "Act Eleven," why is Moronao calm?

3. Why is Okaru worried about Kampei in "Act Six"?

4. What does Oishi attack Honzo with?

5. Why does Heiemon try to kill Okaru in "Act Seven"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Yuranosuke tell Moronao when he finds him in "Act Eleven"?

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

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

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

5. What does Okaru say about the letter from Kaoyo in "Act Seven"?

6. What happens after Moronao is beheaded?

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

8. What happens when Oishi attacks Honzo?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the impact of the author's culture and personal history on this piece of writing?

Essay Topic 2

How are motives, feelings and other internal forces conveyed in this drama? Is this effective? Why or why not?

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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