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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. Where does Blackthorne find himself once again?
(a) on the Erasmus.
(b) in a cramped prison cell
(c) on Rodrigues's galley.
(d) in front of Toranaga.

2. What is Blackthorne's duty after Toranaga leaves?
(a) to learn Portuguese.
(b) to learn Japanese history.
(c) to learn Japanese.
(d) to learn sword fighting.

3. On her deathbed, what does Yodoko tell Ochiba she must do?
(a) admit who was the real father of Yaemon.
(b) take Yaemon and hide in the mountains.
(c) marry Ishido to save Yaemon.
(d) marry Toranaga and put Yaemon in his care.

4. Why is Blackthorne suddenly being treated well?
(a) on orders from Ishido.
(b) because he has the map.
(c) because he tells the truth.
(d) on orders from Toranaga.

5. How does Toranaga keep Blackthorne safe from the Christians?
(a) by having him marry Kiri.
(b) by threatening them with expulsion.
(c) by feeding them misinformation.
(d) by proclaiming him his personal ship builder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What concerns Blackthorne after the earthquake?

2. How long has Hiro-matsu been serving Toranaga?

3. What prevents Rodrigues from breaking the seal on the thing he is delivering to Toranaga?

4. What causes Toranaga to have trouble sleeping?

5. What causes Yabu to defy orders?

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