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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question comes to mind when Blackthorne almost falls off the galley while Rodrigues is piloting?
(a) if Blackthrone could survive overboard.
(b) if the galley will make it to Osaka.
(c) if a sudden lurch was planned to get rid of Blackthorne.
(d) if Rodriguez really knows what he is doing.

2. Who does Suwa know plans to kill Yabu one day?
(a) Yuriko.
(b) Father Sabastio.
(c) Toranaga.
(d) Su, the uncle of Yabu's enemy, Ikawa Jikkyu.

3. What offer does Rodrigues make to Blackthorne?
(a) to put in a good word for him.
(b) to copy his rutters.
(c) to help him escape.
(d) to make him his first mate.

4. After Yabu decides not to kill the crew, where are they held?
(a) on the ship.
(b) in a palace.
(c) in a small cubicle.
(d) in a pit.

5. What does Blackthorne suspect about the daimyo, Kasigi Yabu, Lord of Izu?
(a) that he will carry out the wishes of Father Sabastio.
(b) that he understands English.
(c) that he is disinterested in Blackthorne.
(d) he does not fully trust Sabastio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order does Toda Hiro-matsu issue?

2. What has Toranaga learned about his situation?

3. What does Blackthorne admit to Toranaga about the war between Spain and Holland?

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

5. Who knows there have been secret deals between Ishido and two of the others who rule for Yaemon?

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