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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is Rodrigues when the galley arrives safely in Osaka?
(a) he is delirious.
(b) he is still unconscious.
(c) he is conscious.
(d) he is dead.

3. What happens to Rodrigues during the storm?
(a) he becomes too ill to pilot the galley.
(b) his safety line snaps and he is washed overboard.
(c) he misses his chance to kill Blackthorne.
(d) he has a religious experience.

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

5. How is Rodrigues found the morning after the storm?
(a) floating face down in the surf at the bottom of a cliff.
(b) alive and well at the bottom of a cliff.
(c) barely alive at the bottom of a cliff.
(d) dead and mangled at the bottom of a cliff.

6. What does Domingo say about the prisoners in the place where he and Blackthorne are?
(a) they will all be released.
(b) they are all condemned to die.
(c) they will soon be forgotten.
(d) they will be used as medical experiments.

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

8. 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 the lone survivor of the wreck.
(c) that Blackthorne is going to die.
(d) that Blackthorne is safe because of his golden hair.

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

10. Satisfied Blackthorne is not an enemy, what does Friar Dominga tell Blackthorne?
(a) about Spanish priests.
(b) about Spanish gold.
(c) about Spanish ships.
(d) about Spanish cuisine.

11. What does Rodrigues consider doing with Blackthorne?
(a) hiding him.
(b) helping him with Toranga.
(c) partnering with him.
(d) killing him.

12. Who knows the true story of the death of Obata Hiro and Toranaga's grandfather?
(a) a blind masseur.
(b) Yabu's consort.
(c) a Portugese.
(d) an old priest.

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

14. Why does Toranaga worry about Blackthorne?
(a) he is not sure he told the truth.
(b) he thinks Blackthorne is an assassin.
(c) he thinks Blackthorne is a god.
(d) he fears that many people will try to kill him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the pilot of the galley that will take Blackthorne to Osaka?

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

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

4. How does Blackthorne divert attention from Toranaga in the palanquin?

5. Who arrives and almost puts an end to the ruse Toranaga uses for his getaway?

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