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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Where does Blackthorne go to meet Kiku?
(a) the theater.
(b) Toranaga's house.
(c) the ship.
(d) a tea house.

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

8. What precaution is taken for the Erasmus against a possible surprise attack from the sea?
(a) it is under samurai guard.
(b) it is moved to a safe cove.
(c) it is re-armed.
(d) it is sunk.

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

10. What kills the messenger Blackthorne is talking to on board the Erasmus?
(a) the sword of the samurai.
(b) a shot from Blackthorne's pistol.
(c) a falling spar.
(d) arrows come from a nearby fishing boat.

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

12. What permission does Toranaga give Blackthorne about his crew?
(a) that he could return them to the ship.
(b) that he could send them back to Portugal.
(c) that he could bury them.
(d) that he could visit them.

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

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

15. What did Toranaga lose during the earthquake?
(a) his uniform.
(b) his palace.
(c) his horse.
(d) his swords.

Short Answer Questions

1. What response does Mura advise if the Holy Father asks about weapons?

2. What is the tactical surprise Toranaga contemplates against his enemies?

3. What is a part of Toranaga's plan against Ishido?

4. What has Toranga been ordered to do?

5. What course of action does Yabu recommend?

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