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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 prevents Blackthorne from killing himself?
(a) Mirako.
(b) Alvito.
(c) Rodrigues.
(d) Omi.

2. What does Rodrigues consider doing with Blackthorne?
(a) hiding him.
(b) killing him.
(c) helping him with Toranga.
(d) partnering with him.

3. Why does Ishido Kazunari insult Toranaga?
(a) to precipitate a change in government.
(b) to have an excuse for killing him.
(c) to see how he will react.
(d) to challenge his samurai.

4. What prevents the ship from moving once Toranaga and his party are on board?
(a) the Erasmus is blocking their way.
(b) the ship cannot weigh anchor.
(c) the ship is taking on water fast.
(d) the ship is blockaded in by fishing boats all armed with samurai.

5. What country does Blackthorne say he is not an enemy of?
(a) Holland.
(b) Japan.
(c) the Friar's home country, Spain
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?

2. How will Fujiko pay for the reconstruction of Blackthorne's house if his finances are insufficient?

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

4. What is the new class of young ladies that Gyoko suggests?

5. Who does Blackthorne meet in prison?

(see the answer key)

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