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

2. What does Toranaga demand of two of his advisers?
(a) that they tell him everything they know.
(b) that they swear allegiance.
(c) that they surrender their swords.
(d) that they commit seppuku.

3. What course of action does Yabu recommend?
(a) pretending to cooperate.
(b) sending Blackthrone to Ishido.
(c) declaring war.
(d) killing the couriers.

4. What does Blackthorne suggest Toranaga intends to do with him and Mariko?
(a) sell them.
(b) promote them.
(c) sacrifice them.
(d) demote them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What ultimatum is given Blackthorne about his learning the language?

2. Who has possession of the Erasmus?

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

4. After purging his advisers, what does Toranaga do?

5. During the digging, what do the villagers express concern about?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Mariko travel to Osaka with scrolls for Kiri and Sazuko?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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