Characters
Cinematography
History
Vocabulary
Bonus
100
How many daughters did Iguchi Seibei have? List the names.
2. Ito and Kayano
100
Does the film follow a linear or non-linear plot structure?
Linear
100
True or False.

Boshin War was the last Japanese Civil War?

True.
100
What is a Katana?
Sword
100
True or False.

The Twilight Samurai won the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.

False
200
How did Iguchi Seibei die?
He died in the Boshin War.


200

Name and explain a theme presented in the film.

The answer varies.

ex: Honor
200

True or False.

Haitōrei Edict (Sword ban) was showcased in the film.

False
200
Say a Japanese word that you heard during the film and explain what it means (not a character's name!)
ex: Ohaiyo-goizamsu
200
What year was the film released in?
2002
300
Why was Seibei called "Twilight" by his colleagues?
He usually went home earlier and cannot go out to drink with his friends because he needs to take care of his dementia mother and two daughters
300
What do you think was the director's message?
The answer varies.
300
What form of government was in power before the Meiji restoration 
Tokugawa Shogunate
300

What does Shōgun mean?

A shōgun was the military dictator of Japan during the tokugawa shogunate period

300
What is the hour of the snake?

The Chinese zodiac is a mathematical cycle of 12 animals. The hour of the snake = 9am to 11am

400

What was Tomoe's role and how did it impact the film?

Tomoe = love interest

The answer varies. 

400
Name and explain a cinematic technique used in the film. (hint: music)
The answer varies.
400

List out the timeline that we showed to you before the movie.

1603 - Tokugawa Shogunate begins

1848 - Isolation policy crumbles


1853 - Japan opens up to foreign trade and affairs.


1868 - Boshin War and Meiji Restoration begin

400
What is Sepukku? What is other word for Sepukku?
Sepukku is Japanese suicide ritual. Other words for Sepukku is Harakiri


400

What is a Rōnin?

A rōnin was a samurai without lord or master during the feudal period (1185–1868) of Japan.

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