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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Thirty through Thirty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Mariko's husband, Buntaro, is trapped at the end of the jetty?
(a) he prepares to kill himself.
(b) he jumps into the ocean and swims away.
(c) he launches a bomb that blows up the jetty.
(d) Rodrigues shows up to rescue him.

2. Who does Yokodo tell Toranaga he should marry?
(a) his chief consort.
(b) the young widow of Hiro-matsu's grandson.
(c) Mariko.
(d) Yaemon's mother, Ochiba.

3. What is the difference between the Erasmus and the galley headed to Osaka?
(a) the Erasmus is much larger than the galley.
(b) the Erasmus is built for the rough weather.
(c) the Erasmus has oars but the galley does not.
(d) the galley is more rugged than the Erasmus.

4. When Blackthorne's name is called, what does he think at first?
(a) that someone is there to help him escape.
(b) that they finally know how to pronounce his name.
(c) that he is being saved.
(d) that he is going to his death.

5. Satisfied Blackthorne is not an enemy, what does Friar Dominga tell Blackthorne?
(a) about Spanish cuisine.
(b) about Spanish gold.
(c) about Spanish priests.
(d) about Spanish ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although he treats Blackthorne well, what does Mura believe?

2. Why is Toranaga clever to resign from the council?

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

4. Who prevents Blackthorne from killing himself?

5. What prevents Rodrigues from breaking the seal on the thing he is delivering to Toranaga?

(see the answer key)

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