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

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

4. What does Toranaga declare about Sudara?
(a) he is his heir together with his brother.
(b) he is to marry his cousin.
(c) he is his sole heir.
(d) he is no longer his heir.

5. How will Fujiko pay for the reconstruction of Blackthorne's house if his finances are insufficient?
(a) from taxing the villagers.
(b) from money given by Toranaga.
(c) out of her own personal fortune.
(d) from selling off some of his property.

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

7. Who is on the Erasmus when Blackthorne arrives?
(a) Toranaga and Hiro-matsu.
(b) Vinck and the samurai on board.
(c) Rodrigues and a samurai.
(d) Father Sebastio and Alvito.

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

9. How does Toranaga handle the situation with the large number of samurai on the beach when he arrives?
(a) he has his own troops ready in ambush.
(b) he sends Yabu to speak for him.
(c) he refuses to leave the galley.
(d) he tenders his resignation as a council member.

10. What surprises Mariko when she leaves with Yabu?
(a) at the emotion shown by Ishido.
(b) at Yabu's public display of support.
(c) that Blackthorne follows them out.
(d) that Ishido allowed them to leave.

11. What is Mariko trying to goad Ishido into admitting?
(a) that she has higher rank than he does.
(b) that he fears Toranaga.
(c) that she is a hostage.
(d) that he plans to kill Blackthorne.

12. What ultimatum is given Blackthorne about his learning the language?
(a) if he does not, the entire village will be beheaded.
(b) if he does not, he will be sent to Spain as a spy.
(c) if he does not, he will be beheaded.
(d) if he does not, Mirako will be beheaded.

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

14. What does Blackthorne suggest Toranaga intends to do with him and Mariko?
(a) promote them.
(b) demote them.
(c) sell them.
(d) sacrifice them.

15. What concerns Blackthorne after the earthquake?
(a) the cost of rebuilding his house.
(b) the condition of the Erasmus.
(c) the number of casualties.
(d) the danger of going out at night.