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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. What does Blackthorne admit to Toranaga about the war between Spain and Holland?
(a) that religious differences are a ridiculous reason for war.
(b) that it has nothing to do with him.
(c) that he never participated in it.
(d) that it will soon spread to Japan.

2. What has Toranaga learned about his situation?
(a) he has developed a terminal illness.
(b) he is scheduled to be executed.
(c) he is alone against the other four regents.
(d) he has solid support of the other four regents.

3. Where is Blackthorne when Yabu arrives to see him?
(a) on board the Erasmus.
(b) at his rebuilt house.
(c) waiting to see Toranaga.
(d) in Mariko's house.

4. 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 a ruse to gain time.
(d) it is time for him to go.

5. Who does Blackthorne meet in prison?
(a) some of his old crewmen.
(b) a Friar named Domingo.
(c) the grandson of Hiro-matsu.
(d) Father Sebastio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What course of action does Yabu recommend?

2. Why is there someone always following Blackthorne?

3. Who does Yokodo tell Toranaga he should marry?

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

5. What country does Blackthorne say he is not an enemy of?

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