How Characters Change 1: The Camellia Tree of Tamaya

How does Tokubei's character change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• From wealthy and content to poor and desperate

• From successful and peaceful to anxious and ill

• From poor and hardworking to wealthy and successful

• From anxious and worried to calm and content

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What event triggers the most significant change in Tokubei's behavior?

• His marriage to a lovely young woman

• The birth of his beautiful child

• The decision to bury his treasure

• Hearing the mysterious song at the hot springs

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How does Tokubei's wife's character reveal itself through her actions?

• She shows greed by immediately searching for the treasure

• She demonstrates caring by suggesting the healing springs

• She proves to be dishonest by stealing the treasure

• She appears lazy by refusing to help her husband

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What does Tokubei's reaction to the mysterious song reveal about his character development?

• He has become more confident in his decisions

• He has learned to trust others more

• He has grown more paranoid and fearful

• He has become more generous with his wealth

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How does the ending of the story demonstrate the consequences of Tokubei's character flaws?

• His wealth multiplies because of his careful planning

• His family loses their fortune due to his paranoia

• His business fails because of his poor management

• His reputation improves in the community

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The author uses the word constantly paragraph 2.

Type in the suffix in the word constantly. Use only letters.

(a)  

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