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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twenty through Twenty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the samurai Omi do when one man fails to bow upon his arrival?
(a) he slices off the man's head.
(b) he has the man crucified.
(c) he orders the man put to the lash.
(d) he throws the man into prison.

3. Why does Ishido Kazunari insult Toranaga?
(a) to see how he will react.
(b) to precipitate a change in government.
(c) to have an excuse for killing him.
(d) to challenge his samurai.

4. Why is Toranaga concerned about Martin Alvito?
(a) he thinks a long time before translating.
(b) he has shifty eyes.
(c) he is not sure he translates correctly.
(d) he is too close to the Jesuits.

5. What does Blackthorne suspect about the daimyo, Kasigi Yabu, Lord of Izu?
(a) that he understands English.
(b) that he is disinterested in Blackthorne.
(c) he does not fully trust Sabastio.
(d) that he will carry out the wishes of Father Sabastio.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Buntaro escape death?

2. How does Kiri divert attention from Toranaga as they make their escape?

3. How is the Englishman killed?

4. Although he treats Blackthorne well, what does Mura believe?

5. What is Rodrigues carrying for Father Sebastio?

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