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

2. When Toda Hiro-matsu arrives, what is Yabu doing?
(a) entertaining Blackthorne.
(b) unloading the Erasmus.
(c) recruiting an army.
(d) preparing for an execution.

3. What does Blackthorne suspect about Father Sabastio?
(a) that he is not interpreting properly for the Japanese.
(b) that he fears for his own life by talking to him.
(c) that he is a spy for the Portuguese
(d) that he is using Blackthorne to elevate his own position.

4. 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 house, servants, and a generous allowance.
(d) a small boat and a beach house.

5. Why is Toranaga concerned about Martin Alvito?
(a) he is not sure he translates correctly.
(b) he is too close to the Jesuits.
(c) he thinks a long time before translating.
(d) he has shifty eyes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What ultimatum is given Blackthorne about his learning the language?

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

4. What history does Domingo tell Blackthorne about?

5. What has Omi done in preparation for the arrival of Toranaga and Yabu?

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