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

2. What permission does Toranaga give Blackthorne about his crew?
(a) that he could send them back to Portugal.
(b) that he could return them to the ship.
(c) that he could bury them.
(d) that he could visit them.

3. What causes Toranaga to have trouble sleeping?
(a) his bed it too hard.
(b) he is thinking about many problems he faces.
(c) his wife snores.
(d) he fears assassination.

4. What are the living conditions of Blackthorne's crew?
(a) they are in filth and crawling with lice.
(b) they are free to make improvements on their houses.
(c) they are in a large house with servants.
(d) they have all been given Japanese wives.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prevents Blackthorne from killing himself?

2. What is the tactical surprise Toranaga contemplates against his enemies?

3. What news does Yabu have for Blackthorne?

4. Who sees Blackthorne as dangerous because of his information?

5. What lie does Blackthorne continue to tell?

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