The Last Samurai movie quiz

Jules Brunet was a French officer who traveled to Japan as a military adviser to help train and modernize the army of the shogun, later fighting in the Boshin War. Which movie character is most similar to this historical figure?

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Saigo Takamori was a samurai from Satsuma Province who commanded Imperial forces during the Boshin War. After further reforms by the Meiji government, he became disillusioned with modernization and led a rebellion to protect the status of the samurai. Which movie character is most similar to this historical figure?

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Okubo Toshimichi was a leading member in the Meiji government who oversaw many modernizing reforms in Japan. His efforts caused discontent among samurai and he led the government army that crushed the attempted samurai rebellion. Which movie character is most similar to this historical figure?

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What kind of job is Nathan doing at the beginning before going to Japan?

• a spokesman promoting the Winchester Rifle Company

• a bartender

• a mercenary

What does Simon Graham (the British interpreter) tell the Japanese guards who Nathan is to get them access to Katsumoto?

• Commander in Chief of the Imperial Army

• President of the United States

• Secretary of the War Department

Why was Nathan an alcoholic?

• his wife left him

• he felt unappreciated for his service

• he felt guilt/shame for massacring Indians

Finish the quote: "For 500 bucks a month I'll kill whoever you want. But keep one thing in mind..."

• "I'd happily kill you for free"

• "shove it up your ***"

Finish the quote: "No disrespect intended, sir, but..."

• "I'd happily kill you for free"

• "shove it up your ***"

What name does Nathan give to the older, quiet samurai who follows him around the village?

• Jim

• Bob

• Gary

• Steve