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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 Toranaga demand of two of his advisers?
(a) that they swear allegiance.
(b) that they commit seppuku.
(c) that they tell him everything they know.
(d) that they surrender their swords.

2. What does Blackthorne suggest Toranaga intends to do with him and Mariko?
(a) sacrifice them.
(b) promote them.
(c) demote them.
(d) sell them.

3. Why does Blackthorne bow to Yabu?
(a) for his superior air.
(b) to beg for his life.
(c) for his allowing Blackthorne to save Rodrigues.
(d) for his bravery in saving the life of Rodrigues.

4. How will Fujiko pay for the reconstruction of Blackthorne's house if his finances are insufficient?
(a) out of her own personal fortune.
(b) from selling off some of his property.
(c) from money given by Toranaga.
(d) from taxing the villagers.

5. How do Blackthorne and his men determine which of them will be executed?
(a) arm wrestling.
(b) selecting the youngest.
(c) selecting the oldest.
(d) drawing straws.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blackthorne say that he and Mariko are to Toranaga?

2. What does Rodrigues consider doing with Blackthorne?

3. What is the subject matter of the Prologue?

4. Why is Toranaga concerned about Martin Alvito?

5. How does Blackthorne justify deceiving the friar?

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