2. About what has Yoshida just sent word?
(a) He does not need the new puppet Hanji is making.
(b) He needs a whole set of children puppets.
(c) He needs several new puppets.
(d) He needs a special Empress puppet.

3. How do the bandits get the stolen goods away?
(a) Through the garbage bin.
(b) Inside hollowed out books.
(c) Under their robes.
(d) In baskets on top of their heads.

4. For what is Yoshida disciplining one of the boys?
(a) Breaking a cycle.
(b) Moving a puppet.
(c) Breaking a pot.
(d) Mixing the clay too thin.

5. Why does Jiro worry about Hanji?
(a) Jiro talks to his younger brother.
(b) Jiro heard someone say Hanji was dying.
(c) Jiro heard someone say Hanji was missing.
(d) Jiro did not come to watch Jiro's performance.

6. Who is Fusamu?
(a) A Shogun's wife character in the play.
(b) Okada's wife.
(c) Kinshi's aunt.
(d) A courtesan.

7. In what country does Jiro live?
(a) Indonesia.
(b) China.
(c) Japan.
(d) Korea.

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

9. What does Jiro decide to do?
(a) Work a small plot of land near the forest.
(b) Go to the big city to find work.
(c) Apprentice himself to the blacksmith.
(d) Go offer himself as an apprentice to Yoshidaq.

10. What is happening when Jiro gets to the theater?
(a) The sets are being changed.
(b) Officials are trying to make Yoshida pay more taxes.
(c) A performance is in progress.
(d) There is a small fire.

11. What does Jiro say to Yoshida?
(a) That Jiro will work very hard.
(b) That Jiro is the new apprentice.
(c) That Jiro can make puppets.
(d) That Kenshi is a wonderful son.

12. How is Wada described?
(a) Thin and quick.
(b) Very smart.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Ugly and fat.

13. What is said about Yoshida?
(a) He is sending his son to work for the Shogun.
(b) He is sick.
(c) He has an audience with the Shogun.
(d) He is retiring and handing over the theater to Okada.

14. Who is constantly frustrated with Jiro?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His mother.
(c) The mayor.
(d) His father.

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