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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. When does Fujiko sleep?
(a) only short cat naps.
(b) only when Blackthorne goes out.
(c) only during the day.
(d) only when Blackthorne sleeps.

2. What causes Toranaga to have trouble sleeping?
(a) he fears assassination.
(b) his wife snores.
(c) he is thinking about many problems he faces.
(d) his bed it too hard.

3. What course of action does Yabu recommend?
(a) killing the couriers.
(b) pretending to cooperate.
(c) sending Blackthrone to Ishido.
(d) declaring war.

4. As Yabu and Toranaga head for the village, what are Omi and Mura discussing?
(a) what time Yabu and Toranaga will arrive.
(b) how to plan a surprise for Toranaga.
(c) it there is enough security in the village.
(d) whether everything is ready for the arrival.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ishido Kazunari insult Toranaga?

2. Why does Omi's wife agree that the money is well spent?

3. What does Toranaga tell Hiro-matsu about his stated plan to go to Osaka?

4. What offer does Rodrigues make to Blackthorne?

5. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?

(see the answer key)

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