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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Forty-Seven through Fifty-One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Rodrigues when the galley arrives safely in Osaka?
(a) he is delirious.
(b) he is dead.
(c) he is conscious.
(d) he is still unconscious.

2. Why is there someone always following Blackthorne?
(a) to try and kidnap him.
(b) to guide him if he gets lost.
(c) to spy on him.
(d) for his protection.

3. Why does Ishido Kazunari insult Toranaga?
(a) to have an excuse for killing him.
(b) to precipitate a change in government.
(c) to challenge his samurai.
(d) to see how he will react.

4. What does Toranaga say to Buntaro about Blackthorne's head.
(a) he needs it in a basket.
(b) he wants to elevate it.
(c) he thinks it is on wrong.
(d) he needs it on his shoulders.

5. What ultimatum is given Blackthorne about his learning the language?
(a) if he does not, Mirako will be beheaded.
(b) if he does not, he will be sent to Spain as a spy.
(c) if he does not, he will be beheaded.
(d) if he does not, the entire village will be beheaded.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Toranaga deny the young widow the privilege of committing seppuku?

2. What course of action does Yabu recommend?

3. Who does Blackthorne meet in prison?

4. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?

5. What does Toranaga declare about Sudara?

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