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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. Why is it dangerous for Toranaga, disguised as Kiri, to reach for the scroll Ishido brings?
(a) his voice will give him away.
(b) women must not take anything from a man.
(c) the palanquin might tip over.
(d) his hand will give him away.

2. What prevents the ship from moving once Toranaga and his party are on board?
(a) the Erasmus is blocking their way.
(b) the ship cannot weigh anchor.
(c) the ship is blockaded in by fishing boats all armed with samurai.
(d) the ship is taking on water fast.

3. While Yabu is telling Omi that the next battle will be fought at sea, what does he see entering the bay?
(a) the HMS Pinafore.
(b) a fleet of English warships.
(c) a ship flying the flag of Toranaga.
(d) a pod of whales.

4. Why does Blackthorne bow to Yabu?
(a) to beg for his life.
(b) for his superior air.
(c) for his allowing Blackthorne to save Rodrigues.
(d) for his bravery in saving the life of Rodrigues.

5. As Yabu and Toranaga head for the village, what are Omi and Mura discussing?
(a) what time Yabu and Toranaga will arrive.
(b) whether everything is ready for the arrival.
(c) how to plan a surprise for Toranaga.
(d) it there is enough security in the village.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What causes Yabu to defy orders?

3. Why does Ishido Kazunari insult Toranaga?

4. How does Toranaga handle the situation with the large number of samurai on the beach when he arrives?

5. Why does Blackthorne threaten to commit suicide?

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