Botchan — Questions and answers

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What did Botchan clutch in his pocket as the train rattled away from Tokyo?

Choices

  1. A letter from his elder brother
  2. A small, carefully folded bag of money from Kiyo ✓
  3. A book about teaching
  4. A map of Matsuyama

Answer: A small, carefully folded bag of money from Kiyo

From page 3

What was Botchan's first impression of Matsuyama after his long journey from Tokyo?

Choices

  1. It felt small, sleepy, and provincial with dusty, uneven streets ✓
  2. It was a vibrant and modern town, similar to Tokyo
  3. It was a grand city of importance with bustling streets
  4. It was a quiet village surrounded by beautiful mountains

Answer: It felt small, sleepy, and provincial with dusty, uneven streets

From page 4

Who was the smooth-talking Head Teacher at the Matsuyama school, always impeccably dressed in his Western suit?

Choices

  1. Porcupine
  2. Hanger-on
  3. Madonna
  4. Redshirt ✓

Answer: Redshirt

From page 5

What did the students at the Matsuyama school start calling Botchan?

Choices

  1. 'Botchan', a Tokyo nickname ✓
  2. 'Sensei', as a traditional greeting
  3. 'Professor', because he was from Tokyo
  4. 'Teacher', out of respect

Answer: 'Botchan', a Tokyo nickname

From page 6

What did Botchan find placed neatly in the middle of his bed one evening in Matsuyama?

Choices

  1. A basket of fruit
  2. A large, lively grasshopper ✓
  3. A note from his students
  4. A new book to read

Answer: A large, lively grasshopper

From page 7

Where did Botchan overhear fragments of conversations about Redshirt's manipulative attempts to discredit other teachers?

Choices

  1. At a local tea house
  2. In the school's staff room
  3. At the Dogo Hot Springs ✓
  4. During a school assembly

Answer: At the Dogo Hot Springs

From page 8

Where did Botchan and Porcupine decide to confront Redshirt and Hanger-on?

Choices

  1. In the Headmaster's office at the school
  2. In the middle of the schoolyard
  3. At the Dogo Hot Springs
  4. On a quiet, secluded country path just outside Matsuyama ✓

Answer: On a quiet, secluded country path just outside Matsuyama

From page 9

What happened to Redshirt and Hanger-on after their confrontation with Botchan and Porcupine?

Choices

  1. They stumbled, lost their footing, and quickly left Matsuyama ✓
  2. They were promoted to higher positions
  3. They challenged Botchan and Porcupine to a duel
  4. They apologized and remained at the school

Answer: They stumbled, lost their footing, and quickly left Matsuyama

From page 10