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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. Why does Blackthorne bow to Yabu?
(a) for his allowing Blackthorne to save Rodrigues.
(b) for his bravery in saving the life of Rodrigues.
(c) for his superior air.
(d) to beg for his life.

2. What is Toda's plan for the Erasmus?
(a) to remove the canons from the ship.
(b) to destroy the erasmus.
(c) to confiscate the ship for himself.
(d) to confiscate the goods and the ship for Toranga.

3. Why does Rodrigues go aboard the Erasmus?
(a) removing the canon.
(b) guiding the Japanese.
(c) looking for Blackthorne.
(d) looking for the rutters.

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

5. What sentence is pronounced on Blackthorne's men?
(a) one of them must die.
(b) one of them must kill the others.
(c) they must become slaves.
(d) they will be deported.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who knows the true story of the death of Obata Hiro and Toranaga's grandfather?

2. What does Blackthorne suspect about the daimyo, Kasigi Yabu, Lord of Izu?

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

4. How does Yabu cover his attempt to get the ship's treasure and weaponry for himself?

5. What is Rodrigues carrying for Father Sebastio?

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