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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Blackthorne admit to Toranaga about the war between Spain and Holland?
(a) that religious differences are a ridiculous reason for war.
(b) that it has nothing to do with him.
(c) that it will soon spread to Japan.
(d) that he never participated in it.

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

3. How is it planned to get Toranaga to his own territory and palace?
(a) by camel.
(b) by palanquin.
(c) by caravan.
(d) by ship.

4. What permission does Toranaga give Blackthorne about his crew?
(a) that he could visit them.
(b) that he could return them to the ship.
(c) that he could bury them.
(d) that he could send them back to Portugal.

5. Why does Toranaga not take the galley for his escape?
(a) it is filled with Gray samurai.
(b) it is being repaired.
(c) it cannot out maneuver the ship.
(d) it is in dry dock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the storm, who comes on deck to see Blackthorne piloting the ship while Rodrigues sleeps?

2. On the way to Osaka, what does Blackthorne do while Rodrigues naps?

3. What sentence is pronounced on Blackthorne's men?

4. What has Toranaga learned about his situation?

5. What news does Yabu have for Blackthorne?

(see the answer key)

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