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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Forty-Seven through Fifty-One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What honor does Toranaga grant Blackthorne?
(a) a wife.
(b) a fifedom.
(c) two swords.
(d) a brace of pistols.

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

3. How is Rodrigues when the galley arrives safely in Osaka?
(a) he is dead.
(b) he is delirious.
(c) he is conscious.
(d) he is still unconscious.

4. What does Toranaga tell Hiro-matsu about his stated plan to go to Osaka?
(a) it is a matter of personal honor.
(b) it is in obedience to the council.
(c) it is time for him to go.
(d) it is a ruse to gain time.

5. When Blackthorne's name is called, what does he think at first?
(a) that they finally know how to pronounce his name.
(b) that someone is there to help him escape.
(c) that he is going to his death.
(d) that he is being saved.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Toranaga worry about Blackthorne?

2. What lie does Blackthorne continue to tell?

3. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?

4. As Yabu and Toranaga head for the village, what are Omi and Mura discussing?

5. Why does Omi's wife agree that the money is well spent?

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