Aono's Village and Its Challenges

Aono and his fellow prisoners are released after a fine is paid. They return to their village, met with silence and fear. Aono reflects on past wars and his desire for vengeance. A village meeting is called to discuss the situation, but Aono confronts court messengers, leading to violence.

What was the reaction of Aono and his fellow prisoners to the district commissioner's speech?

• They were attentive and asked questions.

• They ignored him and remained silent.

• They protested loudly.

• They thanked him for their release.

How did the villagers react to the returning men?

• They avoided them due to their intimidating looks.

• They greeted them warmly.

• They celebrated their return with a feast.

• They offered them food and drink.

What did Aono's daughter do upon his return?

• She scolded him for being away.

• She asked him to leave again.

• She prepared food for him.

• She ignored him.

What did the village crier announce?

• A competition for the strongest warrior.

• A festival to celebrate the men's return.

• A meeting to discuss the village's future.

• A new law imposed by the district commissioner.

What did Aono reflect on during the night?

• The possibility of war and past battles.

• His future plans for farming.

• The beauty of the village.

• His childhood memories.

Who did Aono blame for the village's current situation?

• The district commissioner.

• His family members.

• His fellow villagers.

• Yonana, whom he saw as a coward.

What was Aono's plan if the village chose not to go to war?

• To negotiate with the white men.

• To accept the situation peacefully.

• To seek revenge on his own.

• To leave the village forever.

What was the main message of Oka's speech?

• To celebrate the peace brought by the white men.

• To surrender to the white men.

• To leave the village and start anew.

• To unite and fight against the white man's influence.

What was Aono's reaction to the court messengers?

• He ignored them.

• He welcomed them.

• He negotiated with them.

• He killed the head messenger.