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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mariko trying to goad Ishido into admitting?
(a) that she is a hostage.
(b) that he fears Toranaga.
(c) that he plans to kill Blackthorne.
(d) that she has higher rank than he does.

2. What does Toranaga tell Hiro-matsu about his stated plan to go to Osaka?
(a) it is time for him to go.
(b) it is in obedience to the council.
(c) it is a ruse to gain time.
(d) it is a matter of personal honor.

3. What praise does Rodrigues give the Japanese sailors?
(a) they work very cheaply.
(b) they are very polite to the pilot.
(c) they row far past what a normal man would endure.
(d) they never disobey orders.

4. Why does Omi's wife agree that the money is well spent?
(a) it shows his status in the world.
(b) it could lead to promotion.
(c) it will impress the villagers.
(d) it might be repaid by Toranaga.

5. What color signifies Toranaga's warriors?
(a) gray.
(b) blue.
(c) green.
(d) brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Rodrigues when the galley arrives safely in Osaka?

2. What permission does Toranaga give Blackthorne about his crew?

3. What does Blackthorne suggest Toranaga intends to do with him and Mariko?

4. What does Blackthorne want to do?

5. What is the subject matter of the Prologue?

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