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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. When Blackthorne's name is called, what does he think at first?
(a) that they finally know how to pronounce his name.
(b) that he is being saved.
(c) that he is going to his death.
(d) that someone is there to help him escape.

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

3. What does Rodrigues consider doing with Blackthorne?
(a) killing him.
(b) partnering with him.
(c) helping him with Toranga.
(d) hiding him.

4. Where does Blackthorne find himself once again?
(a) on the Erasmus.
(b) in a cramped prison cell
(c) in front of Toranaga.
(d) on Rodrigues's galley.

5. What does Blackthorne admit to Toranaga about the war between Spain and Holland?
(a) that he never participated in it.
(b) that it will soon spread to Japan.
(c) that it has nothing to do with him.
(d) that religious differences are a ridiculous reason for war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Satisfied Blackthorne is not an enemy, what does Friar Dominga tell Blackthorne?

2. Why does Ishido Kazunari insult Toranaga?

3. What order does Toda Hiro-matsu issue?

4. What praise does Rodrigues give the Japanese sailors?

5. Who comes to take Blackthorne from the pit?

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