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

2. What agreement do Buntaro and Mariko come to?
(a) to put on a public display as husband and wife.
(b) to go their separate ways but stay married.
(c) to get a divorce.
(d) to try anew as husband and wife.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blackthorne request about Mariko?

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

3. What concerns Blackthorne after the earthquake?

4. What perks does Blackthorne now enjoy?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Toranaga publicly honor Yabu?

2. Why does Mariko announce that she will commit seppuku at sundown?

3. Why is Ochiba unsure of the parentage of Yaemon who is thought to be the son of Taikō?

4. What is the problem between Toranaga and his half-brother Zataki?

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

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

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

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

9. Describe Blackthorne's introduction to Kiku.

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

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