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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. Who constantly scolds Musui as a boy?

2. Who catches Musui stealing money after he meets the shady man?

3. How old is Musui when he loses all his money after getting married?

4. How is Musui related to Hikoshiro?

5. What does Musui say is common among noble men?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Musui encounters some Samurai after he runs away?

2. How does Musui get revenge on the boys at his Judo school?

3. How does Musui discover the Pleasure District?

4. What advice does Musui give to young men?

5. What advice does Musui give to young women?

6. What does Musui say about the social ladder?

7. What happens to Musui at age twelve?

8. What is Musui's reputation?

9. What does Musui learn from Genebei?

10. How does Musui lose all his belongings after running away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

Essay Topic 2

What does Musui have to go through to become a samurai, and how do these experiences change him?

Essay Topic 3

What happens to Musui when he runs away, and how does this affect the rest of the plot?

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