Samuari Shortstop By Alan Gratz
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- 2. Deity with a statue in Toyo Shimada's father's shop
- 7. What important event in Japanese history serves as the backdrop for "Samurai Shortstop"?
- 8. Who is Toyo Shimada's sister?
- 10. Shrine Shrine visited by Toyo Shimada for his team's victory
- 13. Japanese daytime greeting
- 18. What is the traditional Japanese sport featured prominently in the novel?
- 19. Iconic Japanese trees under which Toyo Shimada and Yoshiko watch the baseball game
- 22. City which Toyo Shimada and his teammates travel for a baseball game against another school
- 24. What is the name of the player from another team who is known for his dirty tactics?
- 26. Toyo Shimada's father quotes a saying from which philosopher?
- 27. What is the name of the main character in "Samurai Shortstop" by Alan Gratz?
- 30. What type of sword does Toyo Shimada's father give him?
- 31. Deity worshipped by Toyo Shimada's family
- 33. Who is the Emperor during the events of "Samurai Shortstop"?
- 37. Act of ritual suicide by disembowelment
- 38. Deity to whom Toyo Shimada prays for victory in the baseball game
- 39. Japanese poetry form used by Toyo Shimada to express his feelings
- 40. Japanese word for "to believe" or "to have faith"
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- 1. In what year does "Samurai Shortstop" take place?
- 3. Bedding type used by Toyo Shimada at his family's home
- 4. In which district of Tokyo does Toyo Shimada live?
- 5. Where is the Ichiko Academy located?
- 6. Legendary Japanese warrior Toyo Shimada's father jokingly refers to his son as
- 9. Helmet worn by sumo wrestlers
- 11. Ritual suicide practiced by samurai
- 12. What martial art does Toyo Shimada practice?
- 14. Toyo Shimada's father was a merchant from which city?
- 15. Upscale district in Tokyo where Toyo Shimada buys a present for Shoko
- 16. Who is the love interest of the protagonist in "Samurai Shortstop"?
- 17. Company whose products Toyo Shimada's father sells in his shop
- 20. What is the name of the currency used in Japan during the Meiji period?
- 21. Respectful address for Toyo Shimada's father
- 23. Traditional Japanese storehouse for valuables
- 25. Traditional Japanese footwear worn by Toyo Shimada
- 28. What is the protagonist's dream beyond baseball?
- 29. What is the name of the opposing team's star pitcher?
- 32. What is the surname of Toyo's best friend, Kenji?
- 34. Japanese flag
- 35. What is the name of the school where the protagonist attends in the novel?
- 36. Who is the coach of the baseball team in the novel?