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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Toranaga want in the scrolls Mariko delivers to Kiri and Sazuko?
(a) he wants Sazuko to have more children.
(b) he wants Kiri to meet Blackthorne.
(c) he wants them to move.
(d) he wants to see Sazuko's child.

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

4. What response does Mura advise if the Holy Father asks about weapons?
(a) we are ready.
(b) there are none.
(c) send us money to buy them.
(d) we need them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What demand does Toranaga make of his son to prove his fidelity?

2. What does Toranaga demand of two of his advisers?

3. Where does Blackthorne go to meet Kiku?

4. What agreement do Buntaro and Mariko come to?

5. Who prevents Blackthorne from killing himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the request Blackthorne makes of Toranaga regarding Mariko?

2. Describe Blackthorne's introduction to Kiku.

3. Why does Mariko announce that she will commit seppuku at sundown?

4. what is the chief concern among Toranaga's people pending his arrival at his castle?

5. Why is Ochiba unsure of the parentage of Yaemon who is thought to be the son of Taikō?

6. What are the circumstances that call off the attack against Mariko after the bomb goes off?

7. What instruction does Yodoko give Ochiba, the mother of Yaemon?

8. What action on the part of Martin Alvito raises Blackthorne's suspicions?

9. What unusual battle plan does Toranaga come up with to use against Ishido?

10. How does Toranaga attempt to make peace between Buntaro and Mariko?

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