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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 is a relief to Blackthorne when he is allowed to board the Erasmus?
(a) all his old crewmen are there.
(b) the Portuguese rutter has been returned.
(c) it is in good condition.
(d) it is flying the Portuguese flag.

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

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

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

5. What does Mariko do when she sees the results of the ninja explosion?
(a) runs to save Kiku.
(b) throws herself into it to avoid being taken alive.
(c) throws her kimono on the flames.
(d) puches Blackthorne out a back door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mariko tell Blackthorne about the money Fujiko will spend from her own fortune?

2. What has Toranga been ordered to do?

3. What honor does Toranaga grant Blackthorne?

4. On her deathbed, what does Yodoko tell Ochiba she must do?

5. Who is with Mariko when she dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. what is the chief concern among Toranaga's people pending his arrival at his castle?

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

3. What does Blackthorne find when he is given permission to visit his crew from the Erasmus?

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

5. Why is Buntaro so antagonistic toward Blackthorne?

6. How does Toranaga respond to Ishido's demand that he come to Osaka?

7. How does Omi further attempt to ingratiate himself with Lord Toranaga?

8. What are the circumstances that call off the attack against Mariko after the bomb goes off?

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

10. What instruction does Yodoko give Ochiba, the mother of Yaemon?

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