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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 Blackthorne want to do?
(a) search the coastline for Rodrigues.
(b) apply for Rodriguez's job.
(c) escape during the confusion.
(d) take command of the galley.

2. How did the book Blackthorne looks for happen to be on the Erasmus?
(a) it was bought from the French.
(b) it belonged to the first mate.
(c) it was stolen from the Portuguese.
(d) it was made by Blackthorne.

3. What does Blackthorne suspect about Father Sabastio?
(a) that he is not interpreting properly for the Japanese.
(b) that he fears for his own life by talking to him.
(c) that he is a spy for the Portuguese
(d) that he is using Blackthorne to elevate his own position.

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

5. How do Blackthorne and his men determine which of them will be executed?
(a) selecting the youngest.
(b) selecting the oldest.
(c) drawing straws.
(d) arm wrestling.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has Hiro-matsu been serving Toranaga?

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

4. Why does Omi, nephew of Yabu, advise that the men from the shipwreck not be killed?

5. What prevents Rodrigues from breaking the seal on the thing he is delivering to Toranaga?

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