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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 news does Yabu have for Blackthorne?
(a) he has been made a general.
(b) he cannot sail the Erasmus.
(c) he must go to Osaka.
(d) he is free to go.

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

3. What confidence does Toranaga appear to have in Hiro-matsu?
(a) that he needs his advice.
(b) that he doubts him.
(c) that he is a true friend.
(d) that he trusts him.

4. What is Blackthorne's duty after Toranaga leaves?
(a) to learn Japanese history.
(b) to learn Japanese.
(c) to learn sword fighting.
(d) to learn Portuguese.

5. How does Blackthorne justify deceiving the friar?
(a) because the friar may be a spy.
(b) because he cannot explain in Spanish.
(c) by simply not telling everything.
(d) by recognizing the lies the friar tells.

Short Answer Questions

1. What permission does Toranaga give Blackthorne about his crew?

2. Who does Blackthorne meet in prison?

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

4. What demand does Toranaga make of his son to prove his fidelity?

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

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