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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 Omi's wife agree that the money is well spent?
(a) it will impress the villagers.
(b) it shows his status in the world.
(c) it could lead to promotion.
(d) it might be repaid by Toranaga.

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

3. How is Rodrigues when the galley arrives safely in Osaka?
(a) he is conscious.
(b) he is still unconscious.
(c) he is delirious.
(d) he is dead.

4. When Toda Hiro-matsu arrives, what is Yabu doing?
(a) recruiting an army.
(b) unloading the Erasmus.
(c) preparing for an execution.
(d) entertaining Blackthorne.

5. What does Rodrigues believe is in the delivery to Toranaga?
(a) orders to kill Blackthorne.
(b) maps from the Erasmus.
(c) a catechism written in Japanese.
(d) Blackthorne's rutters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Toranaga leave the palace in Osaka?

3. What happens when Mariko's husband, Buntaro, is trapped at the end of the jetty?

4. How does Blackthorne realize he is not going to be executed?

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

(see the answer key)

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