3. What is the new class of young ladies that Gyoko suggests?
(a) that of madame.
(b) that of entertainer.
(c) that of tea server.
(d) that of geisha.

4. What does Toranaga say to Buntaro about Blackthorne's head.
(a) he needs it in a basket.
(b) he needs it on his shoulders.
(c) he thinks it is on wrong.
(d) he wants to elevate it.

5. What is a part of Toranaga's plan against Ishido?
(a) to pretend to commit seppuku.
(b) to disguise himself as Goyoko.
(c) to appear to accept defeat.
(d) to offer a huge bribe to Ishido.

6. Who does Toranaga send for to come to his quarters?
(a) Alvito.
(b) Blackthorne.
(c) Mariko.
(d) Hiro-matsu.

7. What honor does Toranaga grant Blackthorne?
(a) two swords.
(b) a wife.
(c) a fifedom.
(d) a brace of pistols.

8. What demand does Toranaga make of his son to prove his fidelity?
(a) to put his head on a chopping block.
(b) to slaughter his four children.
(c) to divorce his wife.
(d) to swear on the heads of his children.

9. What do couriers from Osaka bring to Toranaga?
(a) letters from Yaemon.
(b) a petition for him to return to the council.
(c) demands from Ishido.
(d) a tax bill.

10. What perks does Blackthorne now enjoy?
(a) a different girl every night and beer to drink.
(b) a small boat and a beach house.
(c) a house, servants, and a generous allowance.
(d) a suite in the palace and a valet.

11. Why is there someone always following Blackthorne?
(a) to spy on him.
(b) to try and kidnap him.
(c) for his protection.
(d) to guide him if he gets lost.

12. Who intercepts Mariko, Kiri, and Sazuko as they prepare to leave the palace walls?
(a) Hiro-matso's men.
(b) Ishido's men.
(c) the Jesuits.
(d) Toranaga's men.

13. What has Omi done in preparation for the arrival of Toranaga and Yabu?
(a) spent a great deal of money to have a banquet ready.
(b) spent a great deal of money and had the beach raked.
(c) spent a great deal of money to paint the palace.
(d) spent a great deal of money to hire musicians.

14. What does Toranaga tell Hiro-matsu about his stated plan to go to Osaka?
(a) it is in obedience to the council.
(b) it is a matter of personal honor.
(c) it is a ruse to gain time.
(d) it is time for him to go.

15. What does Toranaga want in the scrolls Mariko delivers to Kiri and Sazuko?
(a) he wants to see Sazuko's child.
(b) he wants Sazuko to have more children.
(c) he wants Kiri to meet Blackthorne.
(d) he wants them to move.