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1. Main idea related title for the passage:
The Mysterious Origin of the Word Ninja
2. Summarize the passage in your own words:
The word "ninja" has a mysterious history, but it likely comes from the Chinese word *shinobi*, which means "to steal away." Although the English spelling looks different, the original Japanese and Chinese characters (kanji) for *shinobi-no-mono* and *ninja* look very similar. It is believed that during the Edo period in Japan, people changed the word because "ninja" was quicker and easier to say than the longer phrase.
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3. Main idea related title for the passage:
The Scabbard: More Than Just a Sheath
4. Summarize the passage in your own words:
Ninjas used many tools like throwing stars and bows, but their favorite weapon was usually the katana sword. While the sword was used for fighting, the scabbard (the cover for the sword) had many other secret uses. Ninjas could use the scabbard as a ladder to climb walls, a walking stick to feel around in the dark, or even fill it with blinding powders like pepper and dirt to surprise enemies when they drew their swords.
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