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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. On the way to Osaka, what does Blackthorne do while Rodrigues naps?
(a) watches Yabu.
(b) tries to escape.
(c) talks to the priest.
(d) pilots the galley.

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

6. What does Yabu find on the Erasmus?
(a) rum, Chinese silks, coconuts, and bananas.
(b) stowaways and maps of the Pacific Ocean.
(c) dynamite, fuses, water mines, and wine.
(d) muskets, gold, silver, plate, coins, and fancy clothing.

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

8. What does Blackthorne admit to Toranaga about the war between Spain and Holland?
(a) that he never participated in it.
(b) that it will soon spread to Japan.
(c) that religious differences are a ridiculous reason for war.
(d) that it has nothing to do with him.

9. What are the men given to eat?
(a) uncooked rice.
(b) putrid fish.
(c) wilted cabbage.
(d) sushi

10. How is the Englishman killed?
(a) in boiling butter.
(b) in the boiling sun.
(c) in boiling oil.
(d) in boiling water.

11. How does Blackthorne justify deceiving the friar?
(a) because the friar may be a spy.
(b) by simply not telling everything.
(c) because he cannot explain in Spanish.
(d) by recognizing the lies the friar tells.

12. What causes Toranaga to have trouble sleeping?
(a) his wife snores.
(b) he is thinking about many problems he faces.
(c) his bed it too hard.
(d) he fears assassination.

13. When Blackthorne's name is called, what does he think at first?
(a) that he is being saved.
(b) that they finally know how to pronounce his name.
(c) that someone is there to help him escape.
(d) that he is going to his death.

14. Who sees Blackthorne as dangerous because of his information?
(a) the church.
(b) Yuba.
(c) the shōgun.
(d) Hiro-matsu.

15. How does Blackthorne manage to get the galley safely out of the way of the flaming arrows?
(a) he sees an opportunity to go past the frigate.
(b) he lights fires on the galley to look like it is burning.
(c) he changes the direction of the galley.
(d) he flies a Gray flag on the galley.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Blackthorne find himself once again?

3. What does Blackthorne do when he realizes he is not going to be executed?

4. What offer does Rodrigues make to Blackthorne?

5. Why does Ishido Kazunari insult Toranaga?

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