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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is Toranaga clever to resign from the council?
(a) he is not ready to declare war.
(b) the surprise will confuse the other council members.
(c) he knows Yaemon will be displeased.
(d) the council cannot legally act with only four members.

4. What does Blackthorne request about Mariko?
(a) that she be removed from his service.
(b) that she be made a samurai.
(c) that she be given his fifedom.
(d) that she be allowed to divorce Buntaro.

5. Who has possession of the Erasmus?
(a) the Jesuits.
(b) Toranaga.
(c) Yabu.
(d) Blackthorne.

6. Who is Zataki?
(a) Yabu's brother.
(b) Toranaga's half brother.
(c) Buntaro's informant.
(d) Kiku's consort.

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

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

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

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

11. What does Mariko tell Blackthorne about the money Fujiko will spend from her own fortune?
(a) it will be reembursed by Yabu.
(b) it will not be a loan.
(c) it will bear no interest.
(d) it will be repaid from his future earnings.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the new class of young ladies that Gyoko suggests?

2. Who does Mura send to dig for what Toranaga lost in the earthquake?

3. What does Rodrigues know if there is a sea battle between his ship and Blackthorne's?

4. What is a relief to Blackthorne when he is allowed to board the Erasmus?

5. What does Blackthorne suggest Toranaga intends to do with him and Mariko?

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