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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 has Toranaga learned about his situation?
(a) he is alone against the other four regents.
(b) he has solid support of the other four regents.
(c) he is scheduled to be executed.
(d) he has developed a terminal illness.

2. What perks does Blackthorne now enjoy?
(a) a different girl every night and beer to drink.
(b) a house, servants, and a generous allowance.
(c) a suite in the palace and a valet.
(d) a small boat and a beach house.

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

4. Why does Omi's wife agree that the money is well spent?
(a) it shows his status in the world.
(b) it will impress the villagers.
(c) it could lead to promotion.
(d) it might be repaid by Toranaga.

5. What is Blackthorne's duty after Toranaga leaves?
(a) to learn sword fighting.
(b) to learn Portuguese.
(c) to learn Japanese history.
(d) to learn Japanese.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Domingo say about the prisoners in the place where he and Blackthorne are?

2. Satisfied Blackthorne is not an enemy, what does Friar Dominga tell Blackthorne?

3. What ultimatum is given Blackthorne about his learning the language?

4. What demand does Toranaga make of his son to prove his fidelity?

5. What does Toranaga demand of two of his advisers?

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