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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. Why is Toranaga clever to resign from the council?
(a) he is not ready to declare war.
(b) he knows Yaemon will be displeased.
(c) the council cannot legally act with only four members.
(d) the surprise will confuse the other council members.

2. Who prevents Blackthorne from killing himself?
(a) Omi.
(b) Alvito.
(c) Rodrigues.
(d) Mirako.

3. What is a part of Toranaga's plan against Ishido?
(a) to offer a huge bribe to Ishido.
(b) to appear to accept defeat.
(c) to pretend to commit seppuku.
(d) to disguise himself as Goyoko.

4. Why does Toranaga worry about Blackthorne?
(a) he is not sure he told the truth.
(b) he thinks Blackthorne is an assassin.
(c) he thinks Blackthorne is a god.
(d) he fears that many people will try to kill him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Rodrigues when the galley arrives safely in Osaka?

3. What does Toranaga say to Buntaro about Blackthorne's head.

4. What offer does Rodrigues make to Blackthorne?

5. Who does Yokodo tell Toranaga he should marry?

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