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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. Why is Toranaga concerned about Martin Alvito?
(a) he has shifty eyes.
(b) he thinks a long time before translating.
(c) he is too close to the Jesuits.
(d) he is not sure he translates correctly.

2. Why does Toranaga worry about Blackthorne?
(a) he fears that many people will try to kill him.
(b) he thinks Blackthorne is an assassin.
(c) he thinks Blackthorne is a god.
(d) he is not sure he told the truth.

3. What does Domingo say about the prisoners in the place where he and Blackthorne are?
(a) they are all condemned to die.
(b) they will all be released.
(c) they will be used as medical experiments.
(d) they will soon be forgotten.

4. What offer does Rodrigues make to Blackthorne?
(a) to make him his first mate.
(b) to put in a good word for him.
(c) to help him escape.
(d) to copy his rutters.

5. What does Toranaga declare about Sudara?
(a) he is no longer his heir.
(b) he is his sole heir.
(c) he is to marry his cousin.
(d) he is his heir together with his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ishido Kazunari insult Toranaga?

2. What perks does Blackthorne now enjoy?

3. What does Toranaga say to Buntaro about Blackthorne's head.

4. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?

5. What history does Domingo tell Blackthorne about?

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