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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 does Blackthorne admit to Toranaga about the war between Spain and Holland?
(a) that it will soon spread to Japan.
(b) that he never participated in it.
(c) that religious differences are a ridiculous reason for war.
(d) that it has nothing to do with him.

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

3. Who does Blackthorne meet in prison?
(a) Father Sebastio.
(b) some of his old crewmen.
(c) the grandson of Hiro-matsu.
(d) a Friar named Domingo.

4. What position does Blackthorne occupy as long as he is in Japan?
(a) lackey.
(b) prisoner.
(c) samurai.
(d) taster.

5. What history does Domingo tell Blackthorne about?
(a) the migration of the Japanese from mainland Asia.
(b) the religion of the Japanese.
(c) the rise and fall of the shōguns.
(d) traders who came to Japan over a century ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?

2. Where is Blackthorne when Yabu arrives to see him?

3. When Blackthorne's name is called, what does he think at first?

4. What lie does Blackthorne continue to tell?

5. Why does Toranaga deny the young widow the privilege of committing seppuku?

(see the answer key)

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