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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 has Omi done in preparation for the arrival of Toranaga and Yabu?
(a) spent a great deal of money to paint the palace.
(b) spent a great deal of money and had the beach raked.
(c) spent a great deal of money to hire musicians.
(d) spent a great deal of money to have a banquet ready.

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

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

4. What kills the messenger Blackthorne is talking to on board the Erasmus?
(a) the sword of the samurai.
(b) a shot from Blackthorne's pistol.
(c) a falling spar.
(d) arrows come from a nearby fishing boat.

5. What is the tactical surprise Toranaga contemplates against his enemies?
(a) an attack during the rainy season.
(b) a three sided attack.
(c) an attack from the rear.
(d) an attack during the night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blackthorne tell Ishido at the party?

2. Where is Blackthorne when Yabu arrives to see him?

3. What confidence does Toranaga appear to have in Hiro-matsu?

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

5. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Toranaga publicly honor Yabu?

6. Describe Blackthorne's introduction to Kiku.

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

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

9. What is the unusual request Buntaro makes of Blackthorne.

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

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