Samuari Shortstop By Alan Gratz

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