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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 does Domingo teach Blackthorne?
(a) how to plan an escape.
(b) some Biblical history.
(c) how to keep warm in the cell.
(d) some words and phrases in Japanese.

2. What has Yabu decided to do against direct orders.
(a) not to kill any of the Englishmen.
(b) sink the Erasmus.
(c) go directly to the shōgun.
(d) remain in Yedo.

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

4. After Yabu decides not to kill the crew, where are they held?
(a) in a palace.
(b) on the ship.
(c) in a small cubicle.
(d) in a pit.

5. Why does Toranaga deny the young widow the privilege of committing seppuku?
(a) because he wants her to be publicly punished.
(b) because she is the sister of the shōgun.
(c) because it is not allowed of women.
(d) because she is young and will have more children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the galley get safely into the harbor?

2. What gift does Rodrigues give Blackthorne that makes him suspicious?

3. How is Rodrigues when the galley arrives safely in Osaka?

4. What is Blackthorne's duty after Toranaga leaves?

5. What praise does Rodrigues give the Japanese sailors?

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