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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 act does Musui have to stop his wife from committing?

2. Why is Josuke imprisoned?

3. Where does Musui build something for his family?

4. What does Musui admit to his wife one day?

5. How does Musui's father die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What funny thing happened during the fight with Kuma?

2. How does Musui end up paying down his substantial debt?

3. How does Musui get across the border when he runs away the second time?

4. What does Musui learn after Rintaro is attacked by a dog?

5. Why does Musui agree to help in the conflict between Josuke and Magoichiro?

6. Why does Musui not share more of his great fight stories?

7. What does Musui blame for his low estate retirement?

8. What does Musui do before running away a second time?

9. What happens to the dishonest cloth merchant?

10. What does Musui say made his life fun?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The pursuit of happiness was a common theme found in this book. What parts of the plot embodied this theme, and how did that pursuit affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Musui's wife was a minor character in this book who made a huge impact on the plot. How did she accomplish this, and how would the plot have been altered had she not been included in the story line?

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