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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Sixty and Sixty-One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although he treats Blackthorne well, what does Mura believe?
(a) that the samurai will chop off his head.
(b) that he will become a slave of the shōgun.
(c) that the daimyo will order Blackthorne's execution.
(d) that he will be forced to fight a samurai.

2. Who intercepts Mariko, Kiri, and Sazuko as they prepare to leave the palace walls?
(a) the Jesuits.
(b) Ishido's men.
(c) Hiro-matso's men.
(d) Toranaga's men.

3. When they next meet, what does Blackthorne tell Mariko he understood at the party?
(a) that Mariko was trying to get Ishido to kill her.
(b) that Mariko was defying Toranaga's orders.
(c) that Mariko likes to stir up trouble.
(d) that Mariko was acting on Toranaga's orders.

4. What did Toranaga lose during the earthquake?
(a) his horse.
(b) his uniform.
(c) his palace.
(d) his swords.

5. Why does Blackthorne bow to Yabu?
(a) for his bravery in saving the life of Rodrigues.
(b) to beg for his life.
(c) for his superior air.
(d) for his allowing Blackthorne to save Rodrigues.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Domingo say about the prisoners in the place where he and Blackthorne are?

2. What does Blackthorne suggest Toranaga intends to do with him and Mariko?

3. What question comes to mind when Blackthorne almost falls off the galley while Rodrigues is piloting?

4. What does Toranaga tell Buntaro about Mariko and the divorce he had agreed to?

5. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?

(see the answer key)

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