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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Yabu is telling Omi that the next battle will be fought at sea, what does he see entering the bay?
(a) a fleet of English warships.
(b) a ship flying the flag of Toranaga.
(c) the HMS Pinafore.
(d) a pod of whales.

2. Who knows there have been secret deals between Ishido and two of the others who rule for Yaemon?
(a) Blackthorne
(b) Mariko
(c) Rodrigues
(d) Martin Alvito

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

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

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

6. Who does Blackthorne meet in prison?
(a) the grandson of Hiro-matsu.
(b) a Friar named Domingo.
(c) some of his old crewmen.
(d) Father Sebastio.

7. What does Rodrigues believe is in the delivery to Toranaga?
(a) maps from the Erasmus.
(b) Blackthorne's rutters.
(c) orders to kill Blackthorne.
(d) a catechism written in Japanese.

8. What is Rodrigues carrying for Father Sebastio?
(a) a sealed package.
(b) a letter.
(c) a crate of sake.
(d) a donation to Toranga.

9. What does Blackthorne do when he realizes he is not going to be executed?
(a) a hornpipe dance.
(b) makes an offering to the priest.
(c) a series of back flips.
(d) goes to his room and yells.

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

11. What color signifies Toranaga's warriors?
(a) blue.
(b) green.
(c) gray.
(d) brown.

12. How does Blackthorne show his contempt for Father Sabastio?
(a) by refusing to speak to him.
(b) by snatching and breaking his crucifix.
(c) by shouting at him.
(d) by making faces behind his back.

13. What lie does Blackthorne continue to tell?
(a) that he is only a deckhand.
(b) that his fleet is coming.
(c) that the Erasmus is a British ship.
(d) that he comes from Argentina.

14. What sentence is pronounced on Blackthorne's men?
(a) they will be deported.
(b) they must become slaves.
(c) one of them must kill the others.
(d) one of them must die.

15. What does Blackthorne suspect about the daimyo, Kasigi Yabu, Lord of Izu?
(a) that he understands English.
(b) that he will carry out the wishes of Father Sabastio.
(c) that he is disinterested in Blackthorne.
(d) he does not fully trust Sabastio.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a few skirmishes, where does Blackthorne end up?

2. What does Rodrigues consider doing with Blackthorne?

3. What is the subject matter of the Prologue?

4. What prevents the ship from moving once Toranaga and his party are on board?

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

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