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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. Although he treats Blackthorne well, what does Mura believe?
(a) that the daimyo will order Blackthorne's execution.
(b) that he will become a slave of the shōgun.
(c) that he will be forced to fight a samurai.
(d) that the samurai will chop off his head.

2. When Toda Hiro-matsu arrives, what is Yabu doing?
(a) unloading the Erasmus.
(b) preparing for an execution.
(c) recruiting an army.
(d) entertaining Blackthorne.

3. What happens to Rodrigues during the storm?
(a) he has a religious experience.
(b) his safety line snaps and he is washed overboard.
(c) he misses his chance to kill Blackthorne.
(d) he becomes too ill to pilot the galley.

4. How does Rodrigues begin to feel about Blackthorne?
(a) he suspects he is a spy for Toranga.
(b) he likes him but suspects he is a danger to him.
(c) he likes him and plans to help him.
(d) he begins to suspect he is not a pilot.

5. On the way to Osaka, what does Blackthorne do while Rodrigues naps?
(a) tries to escape.
(b) pilots the galley.
(c) watches Yabu.
(d) talks to the priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order does Toda Hiro-matsu issue?

2. Who does Suwa know plans to kill Yabu one day?

3. What is Blackthorne looking for when he manages to return to his ship?

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

5. What is the difference between the Erasmus and the galley headed to Osaka?

(see the answer key)

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