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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. How old is Musui when Hikoshiro hires him?
2. Musui says young men should trust ______________.
3. How does Musui describe himself as a child?
4. What does Musui say young men should choose wisely?
5. What is Musui's punishment for fighting with 30 children?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Musui's father do when Musui comes home after running away?
2. What does Musui's father do for him when he turns eighteen?
3. Why does Musui not try to read and write when he is young?
4. What does Musui say his grandmother did to his as a child?
5. How does Musui feel about his reputation?
6. What skill does Musui learn at age eleven, and how does he feel about it?
7. How is Musui injured when he falls off a cliff?
8. What advice does Musui give to young men?
9. How does Musui get revenge on the boys at his Judo school?
10. Why is Musui so fond of picking duels when he is seventeen?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compassion and empathy are themes present in a number of places in the plot. What are some of the best examples of these themes, and how did the presence of these themes affect the outcome of this book?
Essay Topic 2
Friendship is a central theme of this book. What are the main friendships, and how did their inclusion in this book affect the outcome of the plot?
Essay Topic 3
What is the overall message of this book, and how is it portrayed?
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