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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 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.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blackthorne request about Mariko?

2. Who prevents Blackthorne from killing himself?

3. What has Omi done in preparation for the arrival of Toranaga and Yabu?

4. Who is on the Erasmus when Blackthorne arrives?

5. What surprises Mariko when she leaves with Yabu?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Toranaga publicly honor Yabu?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Toranaga attempt to make peace between Buntaro and Mariko?

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

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

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

10. How has the Japanese influence rubbed off on Blackthorne when he visits his crew?

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