3. What does Musui say is common among noble men?
(a) They are wealthy.
(b) They overcome the odds.
(c) They have books written about them.
(d) They have a fall from grace.

4. How does Musui fall down a cliff?
(a) He slips in some mud.
(b) He falls asleep and slips in the night.
(c) He is pushed.
(d) His rope breaks.

5. What are coolies?
(a) Laborers.
(b) Bankers.
(c) Prostitutes.
(d) Travellers.

6. What does Musui have to sell when he loses all his money?
(a) His sword.
(b) His pedigree.
(c) His wife.
(d) His kimono.

7. What does Musui hope to teach by in this book?
(a) His desires.
(b) His triumphs.
(c) His example.
(d) His mistakes.

8. Whom does Musui credit for his reputation?
(a) His wife.
(b) His son.
(c) Himself.
(d) His teachers.

9. Who are the first people Musui gives advice to?
(a) Young boys and girls.
(b) Parents.
(c) Youthful young men.
(d) Old men.

10. What does Musui hope his reader will become after reading this book?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Virtuous.
(c) Grateful.
(d) Inspired.

11. What was Musui's mother's occupation?
(a) Concubine.
(b) Salesgirl.
(c) Business woman.
(d) Dancer.

12. Why does Musui's family move away from the sea?
(a) They have to tend to the farm land.
(b) Musui embarrasses the family.
(c) The house gets flooded.
(d) Musui goes to school.

13. What does Musui say he is most amazed by in his life?
(a) He did not have a fall from grace.
(b) He has such a dark heart.
(c) He did so well with so little.
(d) He does not have a book about him.

14. How old is Musui when he loses all his money after getting married?
(a) 22.
(b) 20.
(c) 23.
(d) 21.

15. How old was Musui when he was was adopted?
(a) Eight.
(b) Seven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Ten.