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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten through Nineteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sees Blackthorne as dangerous because of his information?
(a) Hiro-matsu.
(b) the church.
(c) Yuba.
(d) the shōgun.

2. What has Toranaga learned about his situation?
(a) he has solid support of the other four regents.
(b) he is scheduled to be executed.
(c) he is alone against the other four regents.
(d) he has developed a terminal illness.

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

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

5. How does Blackthorne justify deceiving the friar?
(a) by simply not telling everything.
(b) by recognizing the lies the friar tells.
(c) because the friar may be a spy.
(d) because he cannot explain in Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the men given to eat?

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

3. What does Rodrigues believe is in the delivery to Toranaga?

4. What does Yabu find on the Erasmus?

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

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