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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. What is the difference between the Erasmus and the galley headed to Osaka?
(a) the Erasmus has oars but the galley does not.
(b) the galley is more rugged than the Erasmus.
(c) the Erasmus is much larger than the galley.
(d) the Erasmus is built for the rough weather.

2. What are the men given to eat?
(a) putrid fish.
(b) wilted cabbage.
(c) sushi
(d) uncooked rice.

3. 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.

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

5. What does Domingo teach Blackthorne?
(a) some words and phrases in Japanese.
(b) some Biblical history.
(c) how to keep warm in the cell.
(d) how to plan an escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hiro-matsu request permission to commit seppuku?

2. Where does Blackthorne find himself once again?

3. Who does Yokodo tell Toranaga he should marry?

4. Who comes to take Blackthorne from the pit?

5. Where is Blackthorne taken out of respect for his position?

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