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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. How does Blackthorne justify deceiving the friar?
(a) because he cannot explain in Spanish.
(b) by simply not telling everything.
(c) because the friar may be a spy.
(d) by recognizing the lies the friar tells.

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

3. What does Toranaga declare about Sudara?
(a) he is no longer his heir.
(b) he is his heir together with his brother.
(c) he is to marry his cousin.
(d) he is his sole heir.

4. What does Domingo say about the prisoners in the place where he and Blackthorne are?
(a) they will all be released.
(b) they are all condemned to die.
(c) they will soon be forgotten.
(d) they will be used as medical experiments.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Blackthorne find himself once again?

2. Why does Hiro-matsu request permission to commit seppuku?

3. What honor does Toranaga grant Blackthorne?

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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