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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. Who knows the true story of the death of Obata Hiro and Toranaga's grandfather?
(a) a Portugese.
(b) Yabu's consort.
(c) a blind masseur.
(d) an old priest.

2. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?
(a) the silver taken from the Erasmus.
(b) the rutter taken from the Erasmus.
(c) the canon taken from the Erasmus.
(d) the muskets taken from the Erasmus.

3. Why does Toranaga worry about Blackthorne?
(a) he is not sure he told the truth.
(b) he thinks Blackthorne is a god.
(c) he fears that many people will try to kill him.
(d) he thinks Blackthorne is an assassin.

4. Who does Mura send to dig for what Toranaga lost in the earthquake?
(a) some prisoners.
(b) some Portuguese.
(c) some villagers.
(d) some samurai.

5. What does Blackthorne tell Ishido at the party?
(a) that he is taking Mariko with him when he leaves.
(b) that he is available at the right price.
(c) that he is no longer barbarian.
(d) that he knows Toranaga's plans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Rodrigues during the storm?

2. Why is Toranaga clever to resign from the council?

3. Where is Blackthorne taken out of respect for his position?

4. What is Blackthorne's position before the wreck of the Erasmus?

5. How does Buntaro escape death?

(see the answer key)

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