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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Thirty through Thirty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Blackthorne admit to Toranaga about the war between Spain and Holland?
(a) that it has nothing to do with him.
(b) that it will soon spread to Japan.
(c) that he never participated in it.
(d) that religious differences are a ridiculous reason for war.

2. How does Yabu cover his attempt to get the ship's treasure and weaponry for himself?
(a) he lies that his men acted on their own.
(b) he lies that he had orders from Toranga.
(c) he lies that he was only inventorying the goods.
(d) he lies that he was doing it to keep them safe.

3. What sentence is pronounced on Blackthorne's men?
(a) they will be deported.
(b) they must become slaves.
(c) one of them must die.
(d) one of them must kill the others.

4. What is Blackthorne's duty after Toranaga leaves?
(a) to learn Japanese history.
(b) to learn Japanese.
(c) to learn Portuguese.
(d) to learn sword fighting.

5. Why is there someone always following Blackthorne?
(a) to spy on him.
(b) to try and kidnap him.
(c) to guide him if he gets lost.
(d) for his protection.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Toda Hiro-matsu arrives, what is Yabu doing?

2. How does Rodrigues begin to feel about Blackthorne?

3. What causes Toranaga to have trouble sleeping?

4. Who comes to take Blackthorne from the pit?

5. What causes Yabu to defy orders?

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