REVIEW-Unit 5

Multiple Choice

Who was Yasuke?

• Yasuke was a legendary dragon in Japanese folklore.
• Yasuke was an African samurai in Japan.
• Yasuke was a famous poet in Africa.
• Yasuke was a Japanese warlord.

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The ______ student shared stories about her homeland, enlightening her classmates about different cultures and traditions that were vastly different from their own.

• domestic
• local
• foreign-born

• exchange

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In which century did Yasuke arrive in Japan?

• 15th century
• 17th century
• 16th century
• 18th century

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The student learned _______, a beautiful language spoken in Portugal.

• Portuguese
• French
• Italian
• Spanish

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What country did the ship come from?

その船はどこの国から来たのですか？

• France
• Portuguese

• Italy
• Portugal

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Curiously tall, massively built, with dark black skin, ...

What is the meaning of "massively"?

• tiny

  小さい

• weak

  弱い

• chubby

  でぶ

• sturdy

  がっしりした

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The company's profits increased _______ this quarter, soaring by over 50% compared to the previous year, which left everyone astonished at their rapid growth.

• massively

• marginally
• slightly
• steadily

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he was known as a bodyguard of immense strength,...

What is the meaning of "immense"?

• small or insignificant

  軽微

• moderately sized

  中型

• somewhat large

  やや大きい

• very large or great

  はかり知れない

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The athlete demonstrated ______ strength as he effortlessly lifted the heavy weights, showcasing his dedication to training and his remarkable physical abilities that impressed everyone in the gym.

• dull
• immense

• ordinary
• small

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What was Yasuke known for?

• A samurai from Africa

• A legendary ninja
• His immense strength

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"...and quickly captured the interest, and from there the trust, of the most powerful warlord in all of Japan, Oda Nobunaga."

What is the meaning of "captured"?

• To gain or seize interest or attention.

  ･･･を引きつける

• To lose interest or attention.

  ....を失うこと

• To confuse or mislead someone.

  混乱させる、誤解させる

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The speaker _______ the audience's interest with his compelling storytelling, drawing them in with vivid details and engaging anecdotes that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

• captured

• confused
• bored
• distracted

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What is the meaning of "vanished"?

• To disappear suddenly and completely.
• To slowly fade away over time.
• To remain in one place without moving.
• To appear suddenly and completely.

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What is the meaning of "daybreak"?

• 壊れた

• 夜明け

• ブレイキング・デイ

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What does the word "engulfed" mean?

• To be lightly touched or brushed against.
• To be partially covered or hidden.
• To be released or set free.
• To be completely surrounded or swallowed up.

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What is the meaning of "crackled"?

• くちゃくちゃ

• クラッカー

• パチパチ音を立てる

• コーナック

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What did the flames at the temple symbolize?

• Wealth and prosperity.
• Destruction and chaos.
• Isolation and abandonment.

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"Deep within the growing fires, Lord Nobunaga and his small entourage had clustered together to fight it out."

.What is the meaning of "entourage"?

• A type of ancient weapon.
• A ceremonial robe worn by leaders.
• A group of people accompanying an important person.
• A strategy for battle planning.

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"They only delayed the inevitable. They were outnumbered a hundred to one, surrounded by multiple lines of gunmen and archers."

What is the meaning of "inevitable"? Their only defenses burning.

• Certain to happen; unavoidable.
• Possible but unlikely; avoidable.
• Likely to change; uncertain.
• Certain to fail; avoidable.

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"They only delayed the inevitable. They were outnumbered a hundred to one, surrounded by multiple lines of gunmen and archers."

What is the meaning of "outnumbered"? Their only

• To have an equal number of members in both groups.
• To be in a situation where one group has more members than another.
• To be surrounded by allies in a conflict.
• To be in a situation where one group has fewer members than another.

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"The gunfire had paused and the traitor Akechi now ordered the advance of his veteran samurai from all sides into the smoke,"

What is the meaning of the word "traitor"?

• A military leader in charge.
• A person who betrays.
• A person who is loyal.
• A skilled negotiator.

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The vengeful lord would not let the fire complete his retribution.

What is the meaning of the word "vengeful"?

• desiring peace
• pursuing happiness
• seeking revenge
• seeking justice

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Yasuke emerged from the inferno to face them. He'd managed to escape out the side of the burning temple.

What is the meaning of the word "emerged"?

• 消失

• 現れる

• 隠す

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After a long and difficult journey, the brave explorer managed to ______ from the dark cave, finally escaping the dangers inside and feeling the warm sunlight on her face.

• collapse
• enter
• emerge
• disappear