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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 say to Buntaro about Blackthorne's head.
(a) he wants to elevate it.
(b) he needs it in a basket.
(c) he needs it on his shoulders.
(d) he thinks it is on wrong.

2. Why do many guards die on the way to the ship?
(a) they fall into the water.
(b) they are attacked by tigers.
(c) they are attacked by archers.
(d) they are attacked by peasants.

3. What happens to Rodrigues during the storm?
(a) his safety line snaps and he is washed overboard.
(b) he becomes too ill to pilot the galley.
(c) he misses his chance to kill Blackthorne.
(d) he has a religious experience.

4. After Yabu decides not to kill the crew, where are they held?
(a) in a small cubicle.
(b) in a palace.
(c) on the ship.
(d) in a pit.

5. Who knows there have been secret deals between Ishido and two of the others who rule for Yaemon?
(a) Mariko
(b) Martin Alvito
(c) Blackthorne
(d) Rodrigues

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What perks does Blackthorne now enjoy?

3. During the trip on the galley, how does the weather change?

4. What are the living conditions of Blackthorne's crew?

5. What interrupts the party?

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