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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 say that he and Mariko are to Toranaga?
(a) pidgeons.
(b) lame ducks.
(c) decoys.
(d) amusements.

2. What is in the coded message to Blackthorne from Yabu?
(a) he must train Japanese crew members.
(b) he must be ready to sail at a moment's notice.
(c) he must return to Toranaga.
(d) he must sink the Erasmus.

3. Why is Blackthorne suddenly being treated well?
(a) on orders from Toranaga.
(b) on orders from Ishido.
(c) because he tells the truth.
(d) because he has the map.

4. What news does Yabu have for Blackthorne?
(a) he cannot sail the Erasmus.
(b) he must go to Osaka.
(c) he is free to go.
(d) he has been made a general.

5. When Mariko is unable to leave as ordered by Toranaga, what does she plan to do?
(a) send for assistance.
(b) go over to Ishido.
(c) commit seppuku.
(d) bribe the guards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prevents Blackthorne from killing himself?

2. What does Toranaga want in the scrolls Mariko delivers to Kiri and Sazuko?

3. After a few skirmishes, where does Blackthorne end up?

4. How did the book Blackthorne looks for happen to be on the Erasmus?

5. Who interests Toranaga as a possible consort?

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