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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is with Mariko when she dies?
(a) Hiro-matso
(b) Ishido's ninja.
(c) Yokodo.
(d) Blackthorne.

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

5. When Mariko is unable to leave as ordered by Toranaga, what does she plan to do?
(a) bribe the guards.
(b) send for assistance.
(c) go over to Ishido.
(d) commit seppuku.

6. Why does Blackthorne threaten to commit suicide?
(a) no one in the village will help him learn Japanese.
(b) the village is held responsible for his learning Japanese.
(c) he does not want to learn Japanese.
(d) he thinks he has no chance to learn Japanese.

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

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

9. Who prevents Blackthorne from killing himself?
(a) Alvito.
(b) Omi.
(c) Rodrigues.
(d) Mirako.

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

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

12. As Mariko's men are being killed off, what does she do?
(a) surrenders.
(b) runs for cover.
(c) takes the sword herself.
(d) kills Ishido.

13. 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 beheaded.
(c) if he does not, Mirako will be beheaded.
(d) if he does not, he will be sent to Spain as a spy.

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

15. On her deathbed, what does Yodoko tell Ochiba she must do?
(a) admit who was the real father of Yaemon.
(b) take Yaemon and hide in the mountains.
(c) marry Ishido to save Yaemon.
(d) marry Toranaga and put Yaemon in his care.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mariko do when she sees the results of the ninja explosion?

2. What precaution is taken for the Erasmus against a possible surprise attack from the sea?

3. How will Fujiko pay for the reconstruction of Blackthorne's house if his finances are insufficient?

4. What does Toranaga declare about Sudara?

5. What are the living conditions of Blackthorne's crew?

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