WorksheetsTomodachi The Edge of the World by Simon Higgins
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Who is the main protagonist of *Tomodachi: The Edge of the World*?
Kenji
Otsu
Lord Nakatomi
Daniel Marlowe
What nickname does Kenji give to Daniel?
Dan-Kun
Danny
Dan-San
Dani-San
Why is Daniel stranded in Japan?
He was banished from his homeland
He was sent on a mission
He ran away from home
His ship was wrecked in a storm
Who is Kenji?
A Japanese merchant
A Portuguese sailor
A wandering monk
A young samurai
What role does Otsu play in the story?
A powerful warrior
A wealthy merchant's daughter
A secret spy
A young girl seeking her destiny
What is the name of the castle where Lord Nakatomi resides?
White Crane Castle
Golden Phoenix Castle
Red Lotus Castle
Black Dragonfly Castle
Who is Lady Nakatomi?
Otsu's mother
A wandering healer
Kenji's aunt
Lord Nakatomi's mother
What disguise do Daniel and Kenji adopt to avoid enemies?
Ronin warriors
Monks
Merchants
Entertainers
What is the name of the brigand leader who threatens the group?
Zenemon
Ryota
Suda
Tora
What does Kenji teach Daniel to help him survive in Japan?
Meditation techniques
Japanese swordsmanship
Farming skills
The basics of the Japanese language
Who is Zenemon?
A wealthy merchant
A skilled fisherman
A temple priest
A mysterious ronin
What is Daniel's primary motivation in the story?
To explore Japan
To become a samurai
To defeat the brigands
To find his lost father
Why does Lady Nakatomi disapprove of her son's behavior?
He is too kind
He spends too much money
He ignores his duties
She believes he is weak
How do Daniel and Kenji first meet?
In a forest
At a marketplace
Inside a temple
On a beach after a shipwreck
What does Otsu promise to the god Hachiman?
To find hidden treasure
To avenge her family
To become a warrior
To serve him faithfully
What does Kenji initially think Daniel is when they first meet?
A foreign prince
A lost trader
A Japanese peasant
A foreign devil
What is Ryota’s profession?
Samurai warrior
Noble lord
Merchant
Priest
What natural event unsettles the group before their performance at Black Dragonfly Castle?
A flood
A lightning storm
A blizzard
An earthquake
Who does Tora have a personal vendetta against?
Daniel
Otsu
Ryota
Zenemon
What role does Chiyo play in Otsu's life?
A rival samurai
A family servant
A distant cousin
A spiritual guide
What does Daniel fear most upon arriving in Japan?
The Japanese people
Being exiled again
Dangerous animals
Monsters and the unknown
What is the main theme of the book?
Revenge and power
Wealth and fortune
Love and betrayal
Survival and friendship
How does Kenji view the samurai code?
With disdain
With fear
With indifference
With pride
What does Otsu use to evade capture in the town?
A hidden weapon
A secret tunnel
A disguise
Her wit and charm
What is Daniel's first impression of Kenji?
Kind and gentle
Cowardly and weak
Wealthy and powerful
Skilled but arrogant
What drives Lady Nakatomi's actions?
A desire for peace
A love for her son
A need for adventure
A desire for power
What does Kenji say is the 'burden hardest to bear'?
Wealth
Anger
Loneliness
Giri (obligation)
Why does Zenemon hide his identity?
To gain more power
To earn money
To learn new skills
To protect the group
What does Lord Nakatomi do to escape boredom?
Writes poetry
Practices archery
Trains with his guards
Plans another festival
How does Kenji feel about Daniel over time?
He becomes jealous
He grows indifferent
He becomes angry
He grows respectful
What skill does Daniel practice with rocks?
Cooking
Fishing
Building
Throwing them
How does Lady Nakatomi view her son’s birthday celebration?
As necessary
As a political move
As a show of wealth
As frivolous
What is Tora's preferred weapon?
A longbow
A spear
A dagger
A No-dachi sword
Why is Suda haunted by his past?
He lost his honor
He failed a mission
He betrayed a friend
He blames himself for his son's death
What does Daniel use to distract the man-dragon on the beach?
A stick
A net
A fish
A pebble
What is Kenji's main advice regarding the terrain?
Stay by the river
Move at night
Travel in groups
Always take the high ground
Who is Otsu fleeing from?
Her family
A rival clan
A corrupt merchant
Bandits
How does Daniel describe his father's mission in Japan?
To conquer new lands
To find new trade routes
To spread Christianity
To present a letter of friendship
What is the result of Lady Nakatomi hiring an assassin?
Peace in the land
Increased wealth
A royal marriage
More danger
What does Daniel learn about bravery?
It comes naturally to some
It is only for warriors
It is unnecessary
It involves facing one’s fears
