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

2. What honor does Toranaga grant Blackthorne?
(a) a brace of pistols.
(b) a wife.
(c) two swords.
(d) a fifedom.

3. Who does Yokodo tell Toranaga he should marry?
(a) Mariko.
(b) the young widow of Hiro-matsu's grandson.
(c) his chief consort.
(d) Yaemon's mother, Ochiba.

4. Where does Buntaro seek lodging when he comes with Toranaga?
(a) with Rodrigues.
(b) in Yabu's house.
(c) with Mariko.
(d) in Blackthorne's house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Blackthorne justify deceiving the friar?

2. How does Blackthorne realize he is not going to be executed?

3. What are the living conditions of Blackthorne's crew?

4. Who does Toranaga send for to come to his quarters?

5. What position does Blackthorne occupy as long as he is in Japan?

(see the answer key)

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