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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 is the position of Toda Hiro-matsu?
(a) he is the provencial governor.
(b) he is the shōgun's general.
(c) he is Toranga's adviser.
(d) he is Toranga's rival.

2. When Blackthorne's name is called, what does he think at first?
(a) that someone is there to help him escape.
(b) that they finally know how to pronounce his name.
(c) that he is going to his death.
(d) that he is being saved.

3. How does Blackthorne justify deceiving the friar?
(a) by recognizing the lies the friar tells.
(b) by simply not telling everything.
(c) because he cannot explain in Spanish.
(d) because the friar may be a spy.

4. Why is Toranaga clever to resign from the council?
(a) he is not ready to declare war.
(b) he knows Yaemon will be displeased.
(c) the surprise will confuse the other council members.
(d) the council cannot legally act with only four members.

5. How does the galley get safely into the harbor?
(a) a freak wind saves it.
(b) Blackthorne pilots it.
(c) the storm ceases.
(d) another galley comes to haul it.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Yabu is telling Omi that the next battle will be fought at sea, what does he see entering the bay?

2. How does Buntaro escape death?

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

4. Who does Blackthorne meet in prison?

5. Who is with Mariko when she dies?

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