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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 Rikiya do when he sees Honzo and his mother fighting in "Act Nine"?

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

3. To whom does Okaru admit to reading Yuranosuke's letter?

4. Why does Yuranosuke pretend to sleep in "Act Nine"?

5. How does Kampei describe Okaru's mother's yelling to Goemon and Yagoro in "Act Six"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Kampei die?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the author's message about justice? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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