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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Toranaga not take the galley for his escape?
(a) it is filled with Gray samurai.
(b) it is in dry dock.
(c) it is being repaired.
(d) it cannot out maneuver the ship.

2. How does Buntaro escape death?
(a) Rodrigues's galley comes close enough for him to swim.
(b) Toranaga's men ambush the soldiers.
(c) the soldiers begin to slip and fall off the jetty.
(d) Toranaga sends him a horse and orders him to safety.

3. After a few skirmishes, where does Blackthorne end up?
(a) with Yabu.
(b) with the shōgun.
(c) on board the Erasmus.
(d) facing the emperor.

4. How do Blackthorne and his men determine which of them will be executed?
(a) arm wrestling.
(b) selecting the oldest.
(c) drawing straws.
(d) selecting the youngest.

5. What is the difference between the Erasmus and the galley headed to Osaka?
(a) the galley is more rugged than the Erasmus.
(b) the Erasmus is much larger than the galley.
(c) the Erasmus is built for the rough weather.
(d) the Erasmus has oars but the galley does not.

6. Who arrives and almost puts an end to the ruse Toranaga uses for his getaway?
(a) Father Sebastio.
(b) Ishido.
(c) Yaemon.
(d) Mariko.

7. How does Toranaga leave the palace in Osaka?
(a) disguised as a samurai.
(b) disguised as a gardener.
(c) disguised as a priest.
(d) disguised as a woman.

8. Who comes to take Blackthorne from the pit?
(a) a courtesan.
(b) a priest.
(c) a young boy.
(d) Yabu himself.

9. How did the book Blackthorne looks for happen to be on the Erasmus?
(a) it was bought from the French.
(b) it belonged to the first mate.
(c) it was made by Blackthorne.
(d) it was stolen from the Portuguese.

10. What does the first priest indicate when he arrives where Blackthorne is held prisoner?
(a) that Blackthorne will become a slave.
(b) that Blackthorne is safe because of his golden hair.
(c) that Blackthorne is going to die.
(d) that Blackthorne is the lone survivor of the wreck.

11. Who has instructions to answer every question except those related to politics?
(a) Martin Alvito
(b) Rodrigues
(c) Mariko
(d) Hiro-matsu

12. What does the samurai Omi do when one man fails to bow upon his arrival?
(a) he slices off the man's head.
(b) he throws the man into prison.
(c) he has the man crucified.
(d) he orders the man put to the lash.

13. How is it planned to get Toranaga to his own territory and palace?
(a) by caravan.
(b) by palanquin.
(c) by ship.
(d) by camel.

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

15. How does Yabu cover his attempt to get the ship's treasure and weaponry for himself?
(a) he lies that he had orders from Toranga.
(b) he lies that he was only inventorying the goods.
(c) he lies that his men acted on their own.
(d) he lies that he was doing it to keep them safe.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Rodrigues believe is in the delivery to Toranaga?

4. What happens to Rodrigues during the storm?

5. What does Blackthorne want to do?

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