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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On her deathbed, what does Yodoko tell Ochiba she must do?
(a) marry Toranaga and put Yaemon in his care.
(b) take Yaemon and hide in the mountains.
(c) admit who was the real father of Yaemon.
(d) marry Ishido to save Yaemon.

2. What perks does Blackthorne now enjoy?
(a) a suite in the palace and a valet.
(b) a small boat and a beach house.
(c) a different girl every night and beer to drink.
(d) a house, servants, and a generous allowance.

3. 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.

4. What does Toranaga declare about Sudara?
(a) he is his heir together with his brother.
(b) he is no longer his heir.
(c) he is his sole heir.
(d) he is to marry his cousin.

5. What precaution is taken for the Erasmus against a possible surprise attack from the sea?
(a) it is moved to a safe cove.
(b) it is sunk.
(c) it is under samurai guard.
(d) it is re-armed.

6. What has Omi done in preparation for the arrival of Toranaga and Yabu?
(a) spent a great deal of money to have a banquet ready.
(b) spent a great deal of money to paint the palace.
(c) spent a great deal of money and had the beach raked.
(d) spent a great deal of money to hire musicians.

7. What is the tactical surprise Toranaga contemplates against his enemies?
(a) an attack during the rainy season.
(b) a three sided attack.
(c) an attack from the rear.
(d) an attack during the night.

8. What does Blackthorne suggest Toranaga intends to do with him and Mariko?
(a) sacrifice them.
(b) promote them.
(c) demote them.
(d) sell them.

9. What honor does Toranaga grant Blackthorne?
(a) a brace of pistols.
(b) a fifedom.
(c) a wife.
(d) two swords.

10. What does Mariko do when she sees the results of the ninja explosion?
(a) throws herself into it to avoid being taken alive.
(b) throws her kimono on the flames.
(c) runs to save Kiku.
(d) puches Blackthorne out a back door.

11. What kills the messenger Blackthorne is talking to on board the Erasmus?
(a) the sword of the samurai.
(b) a falling spar.
(c) a shot from Blackthorne's pistol.
(d) arrows come from a nearby fishing boat.

12. During the digging, what do the villagers express concern about?
(a) new taxes.
(b) another earthquake.
(c) rebuilding their houses.
(d) a possible war.

13. What is a part of Toranaga's plan against Ishido?
(a) to offer a huge bribe to Ishido.
(b) to appear to accept defeat.
(c) to disguise himself as Goyoko.
(d) to pretend to commit seppuku.

14. Who is on the Erasmus when Blackthorne arrives?
(a) Vinck and the samurai on board.
(b) Father Sebastio and Alvito.
(c) Toranaga and Hiro-matsu.
(d) Rodrigues and a samurai.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Toranaga lose during the earthquake?

2. What does Toranaga want in the scrolls Mariko delivers to Kiri and Sazuko?

3. What position does Blackthorne occupy as long as he is in Japan?

4. Where does Blackthorne go to meet Kiku?

5. After purging his advisers, what does Toranaga do?

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