Shogun Quiz

James Clavell

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What was Mariko's motivation for deceiving Blackthorne? (from Chapters Sixty and Sixty-One)

to keep him safe.

to win back Buntaro.

to keep him in Japan.

to strengthen her position.

2.

What are the living conditions of Blackthorne's crew? (from Chapters Forty-Seven through Fifty-One)

they are free to make improvements on their houses.

they have all been given Japanese wives.

they are in filth and crawling with lice.

they are in a large house with servants.

3.

What is Blackthorne's duty after Toranaga leaves? (from Chapters Thirty through Thirty-Nine)

to learn Japanese.

to learn sword fighting.

to learn Portuguese.

to learn Japanese history.

4.

Why is Toranaga clever to resign from the council? (from Chapters Thirty through Thirty-Nine)

he is not ready to declare war.

the surprise will confuse the other council members.

he knows Yaemon will be displeased.

the council cannot legally act with only four members.

5.

How does Toranaga attempt to make peace between Buntaro and Mariko? (from Chapters Forty through Forty-Six)

having Buntaro spend the night with Mariko.

giving Buntaro a fiefdom.

having Buntaro apologize to Mariko.

giving Mariko a financial settlement.

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