characters
the protagonist of "The Boy and the Samurai"
who is Takanobu
country that the story of "The Boy and the Samurai" takes place
What is Japan
the main goal of Takanobu's journey in the book
What is finding his father
the code of conduct followed by the samurai
What is Bushido
cherry blossom represent in the book
What is the transient nature of life
the primary antagonist in the book
who is Lord Uchida
the traditional Japanese form of theater mentioned in the book
What is Noh theater
the central theme of "The Boy and the Samurai
What is the power of friendship and loyalty
dangerous obstacle Takanobu faces during his journey
What are bandits
era that "The Boy and the Samurai" takes place
What is the Tokugawa period
the samurai warrior that becomes Takanobu's friend
who is Itaro
the social class that the samurai belong to in feudal Japan
What is the warrior class
dangerous obstacle does Takanobu face during his journey
What are bandits
traditional Japanese sword wielded by samurai warriors
What is the katana
Takanobu redeem himself after failing to protect Itaro
What is by rescuing him from Lord Uchida
character betrays Takanobu and Itaro
who is Kuji
the status of Takanobu's family at the beginning of the book
What is they are poor
Takanobu promise to do for Itaro
What is to help Itaro avenge his father's death
skill that Itaro teaches Takanobu during their journey
What is swordsmanship
Takanobu change throughout the course of the story
How does he become more confident and courageous
reveals Takanobu's true identity to Lord Uchida
who is Kuji
the official language spoken in feudal Japan
what is Japanese
Takanobu give up in order to fulfill his quest
What is his comfort and safety
Takanobu does this to improve his swordsmanship skills
what is practice diligently
the transient nature of life
what is represented by the cherry blossom in the book