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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Rodrigues know if there is a sea battle between his ship and Blackthorne's?
(a) Blackthorne will defeat him.
(b) Toranaga will be on Blackthorne's ship.
(c) the Jesuits will sabotage Blackthorne's ship.
(d) he will defeat Blackthorne.

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

5. What position does Blackthorne occupy as long as he is in Japan?
(a) taster.
(b) lackey.
(c) prisoner.
(d) samurai.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prevents Blackthorne from killing himself?

2. Where does Buntaro seek lodging when he comes with Toranaga?

3. What agreement do Buntaro and Mariko come to?

4. As Yabu and Toranaga head for the village, what are Omi and Mura discussing?

5. Who has possession of the Erasmus?

Short Essay Questions

1. What event breaks up the birthday party for Ochiba?

2. How does Toranaga publicly honor Yabu?

3. What is the request Blackthorne makes of Toranaga regarding Mariko?

4. Why do Blackthorne, his crew, and some samurai move the Erasmus?

5. What is Blackthorne's surprise about the rebuilding of his house after the earthquake and fire?

6. Why does Toranaga lose his temper when Buntaro requests permission to kill Blackthorne?

7. What unusual battle plan does Toranaga come up with to use against Ishido?

8. What action on the part of Martin Alvito raises Blackthorne's suspicions?

9. Describe Blackthorne's introduction to Kiku.

10. What proposal of Blackthorne's meets with opposition from Toranaga?

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