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

2. During the trip on the galley, how does the weather change?
(a) the sea becomes calm.
(b) the clouds hide the stars.
(c) a storm comes up.
(d) it begins to snow.

3. Why does Omi, nephew of Yabu, advise that the men from the shipwreck not be killed?
(a) because they would amuse the shōgun.
(b) because they might know something important.
(c) because of their apparent dislike of the priest.
(d) because it is not an auspicious day.

4. Why is there someone always following Blackthorne?
(a) for his protection.
(b) to spy on him.
(c) to guide him if he gets lost.
(d) to try and kidnap him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Toranaga deny the young widow the privilege of committing seppuku?

2. What does Mariko tell Blackthorne about the money Fujiko will spend from her own fortune?

3. Who does Toranaga send for to come to his quarters?

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

5. Who is the pilot of the galley that will take Blackthorne to Osaka?

(see the answer key)

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