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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, 'The Hanaza'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Yoshida find fault when he watches the boys' practice?
(a) Kinshi.
(b) Minoru.
(c) Wada.
(d) Jiro.

2. How many ryo are placed as a reward on Saburo's head?
(a) 100.
(b) 1000.
(c) 150,000.
(d) 10,000.

3. Who is Kinshi?
(a) The son of Saburo.
(b) The blacksmith's son.
(c) A beggar boy Jiro meets at the blacksmith's stable.
(d) The boy Jiro saw being disciplined.

4. What is the Hanaza?
(a) The community dining hall.
(b) The outdoor craft fair.
(c) The outdoor meeting place.
(d) The puppet theater.

5. What does Isako not let Jiro do?
(a) Explain his reasons.
(b) Talk to Hanji.
(c) Come home.
(d) Walk her out of the theater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of Jiro's family?

2. What is one reason Jiro has decided to do what he does?

3. What does Jiro think Yoshida does beautifully at the performance?

4. Who tells Jiro he is selfish?

5. What does the person who calls him selfish say will be the result of Jiro joining the theater?

(see the answer key)

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