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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. Why does Rodrigues go aboard the Erasmus?
(a) guiding the Japanese.
(b) looking for Blackthorne.
(c) looking for the rutters.
(d) removing the canon.

2. When Blackthorne wakes up and finds everyone swimming, what is Toranaga wanting to do?
(a) hurry on to land.
(b) learn how to dive.
(c) learn English.
(d) catch some fish.

3. Why does Toranaga worry about Blackthorne?
(a) he thinks Blackthorne is a god.
(b) he thinks Blackthorne is an assassin.
(c) he is not sure he told the truth.
(d) he fears that many people will try to kill him.

4. How does Rodrigues begin to feel about Blackthorne?
(a) he likes him and plans to help him.
(b) he likes him but suspects he is a danger to him.
(c) he suspects he is a spy for Toranga.
(d) he begins to suspect he is not a pilot.

5. What are the living conditions of Blackthorne's crew?
(a) they have all been given Japanese wives.
(b) they are free to make improvements on their houses.
(c) they are in a large house with servants.
(d) they are in filth and crawling with lice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What interrupts the party?

2. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?

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

4. What precaution is taken for the Erasmus against a possible surprise attack from the sea?

5. Who sees Blackthorne as dangerous because of his information?

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