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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Forty through Forty-Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Blackthorne threaten to commit suicide?
(a) he does not want to learn Japanese.
(b) he thinks he has no chance to learn Japanese.
(c) the village is held responsible for his learning Japanese.
(d) no one in the village will help him learn Japanese.

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

3. As Yabu and Toranaga head for the village, what are Omi and Mura discussing?
(a) it there is enough security in the village.
(b) whether everything is ready for the arrival.
(c) what time Yabu and Toranaga will arrive.
(d) how to plan a surprise for Toranaga.

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

5. How is it planned to get Toranaga to his own territory and palace?
(a) by ship.
(b) by camel.
(c) by caravan.
(d) by palanquin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do many guards die on the way to the ship?

3. What is the position of Toda Hiro-matsu?

4. What is the new class of young ladies that Gyoko suggests?

5. Before the storm, who comes on deck to see Blackthorne piloting the ship while Rodrigues sleeps?

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