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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. How does Blackthorne realize he is not going to be executed?
(a) they give him a bath and new clothes.
(b) they take him out of the prison courtyard.
(c) they give him a musket.
(d) they tell him in Portuguese.

2. 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.

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

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

5. As Mariko's men are being killed off, what does she do?
(a) takes the sword herself.
(b) kills Ishido.
(c) surrenders.
(d) runs for cover.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Mariko when she dies?

2. When does Fujiko sleep?

3. What agreement do Buntaro and Mariko come to?

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

5. Where does Blackthorne find himself once again?

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