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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Seven and Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the samurai Omi do when one man fails to bow upon his arrival?
(a) he slices off the man's head.
(b) he throws the man into prison.
(c) he orders the man put to the lash.
(d) he has the man crucified.

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

3. Where is Blackthorne taken out of respect for his position?
(a) the home of Mura, the headman of the village, Anjiro.
(b) the office of Father Sabastio.
(c) the palace of the shōgun.
(d) the general prison.

4. How does Yabu cover his attempt to get the ship's treasure and weaponry for himself?
(a) he lies that he was only inventorying the goods.
(b) he lies that he had orders from Toranga.
(c) he lies that he was doing it to keep them safe.
(d) he lies that his men acted on their own.

5. While Yabu is telling Omi that the next battle will be fought at sea, what does he see entering the bay?
(a) a fleet of English warships.
(b) the HMS Pinafore.
(c) a pod of whales.
(d) a ship flying the flag of Toranaga.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Blackthorne show his contempt for Father Sabastio?

2. What does Blackthorne want to do?

3. What does the first priest indicate when he arrives where Blackthorne is held prisoner?

4. What happens to Rodrigues during the storm?

5. What does Rodrigues consider doing with Blackthorne?

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