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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 Blackthorne's name is called, what does he think at first?
(a) that he is being saved.
(b) that they finally know how to pronounce his name.
(c) that someone is there to help him escape.
(d) that he is going to his death.

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

3. Why does Hiro-matsu request permission to commit seppuku?
(a) because he is tired of living.
(b) because his wife shamed him in public.
(c) because he lost his property.
(d) because of the shame of his grandson's action.

4. After purging his advisers, what does Toranaga do?
(a) he goes to his room to wait.
(b) he calls for Blackthorne's advice.
(c) he mounts an attack party.
(d) he moves in with his samurai.

5. Why does Blackthorne threaten to commit suicide?
(a) he does not want to learn Japanese.
(b) he thinks he has no chance to learn Japanese.
(c) no one in the village will help him learn Japanese.
(d) the village is held responsible for his learning Japanese.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blackthorne admit to Toranaga about the war between Spain and Holland?

2. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?

3. Why is there someone always following Blackthorne?

4. What is a relief to Blackthorne when he is allowed to board the Erasmus?

5. What is a part of Toranaga's plan against Ishido?

(see the answer key)

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