2. What confidence does Toranaga appear to have in Hiro-matsu?
(a) that he trusts him.
(b) that he needs his advice.
(c) that he doubts him.
(d) that he is a true friend.

3. What course of action does Yabu recommend?
(a) declaring war.
(b) sending Blackthrone to Ishido.
(c) pretending to cooperate.
(d) killing the couriers.

4. Where does Buntaro seek lodging when he comes with Toranaga?
(a) in Blackthorne's house.
(b) with Rodrigues.
(c) with Mariko.
(d) in Yabu's house.

5. Who does Mura send to dig for what Toranaga lost in the earthquake?
(a) some prisoners.
(b) some Portuguese.
(c) some samurai.
(d) some villagers.

6. What natural disaster helps Blackthorne understand the Japanese culture better?
(a) a volcano eruption.
(b) a cyclone.
(c) a tsunami.
(d) an earthquake.

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

8. How does Toranaga attempt to make peace between Buntaro and Mariko?
(a) having Buntaro spend the night with Mariko.
(b) having Buntaro apologize to Mariko.
(c) giving Buntaro a fiefdom.
(d) giving Mariko a financial settlement.

9. When does Fujiko sleep?
(a) only short cat naps.
(b) only during the day.
(c) only when Blackthorne sleeps.
(d) only when Blackthorne goes out.

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

11. Why does Omi's wife agree that the money is well spent?
(a) it could lead to promotion.
(b) it might be repaid by Toranaga.
(c) it shows his status in the world.
(d) it will impress the villagers.

12. What does Blackthorne tell Ishido at the party?
(a) that he knows Toranaga's plans.
(b) that he is no longer barbarian.
(c) that he is available at the right price.
(d) that he is taking Mariko with him when he leaves.

13. What is Blackthorne's duty after Toranaga leaves?
(a) to learn sword fighting.
(b) to learn Japanese history.
(c) to learn Japanese.
(d) to learn Portuguese.

14. Where does Blackthorne ignore an insult from Ishido?
(a) on board the galley.
(b) the birthday party for Ochiba.
(c) in Osaka.
(d) the meeting between Ishido and Yabu.

15. What response does Mura advise if the Holy Father asks about weapons?
(a) we need them.
(b) send us money to buy them.
(c) we are ready.
(d) there are none.