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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. What does Mariko do when she sees the results of the ninja explosion?
(a) puches Blackthorne out a back door.
(b) runs to save Kiku.
(c) throws her kimono on the flames.
(d) throws herself into it to avoid being taken alive.

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

3. What almost intercepts the carrier pigeon with a message from Toranaga?
(a) a cat.
(b) a shot from a gun.
(c) a hawk.
(d) Ishido's samurai.

4. How does Rodrigues begin to feel about Blackthorne?
(a) he likes him and plans to help him.
(b) he likes him but suspects he is a danger to him.
(c) he begins to suspect he is not a pilot.
(d) he suspects he is a spy for Toranga.

5. What causes Yabu to defy orders?
(a) his devotion to his wife.
(b) his plan to become the shōgun.
(c) the onslaught of winter.
(d) the potential for riches aboard Blackthorne's ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Mariko when she dies?

2. Where does Blackthorne find himself once again?

3. Who knows there have been secret deals between Ishido and two of the others who rule for Yaemon?

4. Who does Yokodo tell Toranaga he should marry?

5. Who is Zataki?

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