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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, 'Bad Omens for the New Year'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jiro chosen to hold on stage one day?
(a) A rocket.
(b) A basket.
(c) A clam.
(d) A boat.

2. What does Yoshido say about Jiro?
(a) Yoshido says Jiro has spirit.
(b) Yoshido says Jiro is skilled for his age.
(c) Yoshido says Jiro has clumsey hands.
(d) Yoshido says Jiro is impudent.

3. What is offered for Saburo's capture?
(a) Elevation to noble class.
(b) A large monetary reward.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Some land.

4. What has Jiro learned about his mother?
(a) She has returned home without Hanji.
(b) She has had another child.
(c) She wants to see Jiro.
(d) She is dying.

5. Who is Hanji?
(a) Jiro's sister.
(b) Jiro's brother.
(c) Jiro's father.
(d) Jiro's grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jiro find when he is stealing the text of the next play?

2. What does Jiro decide to do on the New Year instead of celebrating with the others?

3. What is the situation in this country during this time?

4. What is Teiji's problem?

5. In what country does Jiro live?

(see the answer key)

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