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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. Where does Blackthorne find himself once again?
(a) in front of Toranaga.
(b) on Rodrigues's galley.
(c) in a cramped prison cell
(d) on the Erasmus.

2. Why does Ishido Kazunari insult Toranaga?
(a) to see how he will react.
(b) to precipitate a change in government.
(c) to challenge his samurai.
(d) to have an excuse for killing him.

3. What does Domingo teach Blackthorne?
(a) how to keep warm in the cell.
(b) how to plan an escape.
(c) some Biblical history.
(d) some words and phrases in Japanese.

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

5. What does Blackthorne request about Mariko?
(a) that she be allowed to divorce Buntaro.
(b) that she be removed from his service.
(c) that she be made a samurai.
(d) that she be given his fifedom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Toranaga worry about Blackthorne?

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

4. What honor does Toranaga grant Blackthorne?

5. What offer does Rodrigues make to Blackthorne?

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