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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. How does Blackthorne divert attention from Toranaga in the palanquin?
(a) by doing a hornpipe dance.
(b) by bowing low to Ishido.
(c) by feigning a fit.
(d) by pointing to the sky.

2. After a few skirmishes, where does Blackthorne end up?
(a) with Yabu.
(b) on board the Erasmus.
(c) with the shōgun.
(d) facing the emperor.

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

4. Who has instructions to answer every question except those related to politics?
(a) Mariko
(b) Hiro-matsu
(c) Rodrigues
(d) Martin Alvito

5. When does Fujiko sleep?
(a) only when Blackthorne goes out.
(b) only short cat naps.
(c) only when Blackthorne sleeps.
(d) only during the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Yabu and Toranaga head for the village, what are Omi and Mura discussing?

2. What is Rodrigues carrying for Father Sebastio?

3. What does Blackthorne do when he realizes he is not going to be executed?

4. Who does Suwa know plans to kill Yabu one day?

5. What do couriers from Osaka bring to Toranaga?

(see the answer key)

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