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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. What ultimatum is given Blackthorne about his learning the language?
(a) if he does not, he will be sent to Spain as a spy.
(b) if he does not, Mirako will be beheaded.
(c) if he does not, he will be beheaded.
(d) if he does not, the entire village will be beheaded.

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

3. Why is Toranaga clever to resign from the council?
(a) the council cannot legally act with only four members.
(b) he is not ready to declare war.
(c) he knows Yaemon will be displeased.
(d) the surprise will confuse the other council members.

4. What course of action does Yabu recommend?
(a) killing the couriers.
(b) pretending to cooperate.
(c) declaring war.
(d) sending Blackthrone to Ishido.

5. Why does Toranaga worry about Blackthorne?
(a) he thinks Blackthorne is an assassin.
(b) he is not sure he told the truth.
(c) he thinks Blackthorne is a god.
(d) he fears that many people will try to kill him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order does Toda Hiro-matsu issue?

2. What is Toda's plan for the Erasmus?

3. When Blackthorne wakes up and finds everyone swimming, what is Toranaga wanting to do?

4. Who is Zataki?

5. What perks does Blackthorne now enjoy?

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