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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 Toranaga demand of two of his advisers?
(a) that they surrender their swords.
(b) that they tell him everything they know.
(c) that they commit seppuku.
(d) that they swear allegiance.

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

3. What precaution is taken for the Erasmus against a possible surprise attack from the sea?
(a) it is moved to a safe cove.
(b) it is sunk.
(c) it is re-armed.
(d) it is under samurai guard.

4. What has Omi done in preparation for the arrival of Toranaga and Yabu?
(a) spent a great deal of money to hire musicians.
(b) spent a great deal of money to have a banquet ready.
(c) spent a great deal of money to paint the palace.
(d) spent a great deal of money and had the beach raked.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Blackthorne continue to tell?

2. How does Blackthorne realize he is not going to be executed?

3. Why does Blackthorne threaten to commit suicide?

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

5. Who does Toranaga send for to come to his quarters?

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