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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Thirty through Thirty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Blackthorne suspect about Father Sabastio?
(a) that he is using Blackthorne to elevate his own position.
(b) that he is not interpreting properly for the Japanese.
(c) that he is a spy for the Portuguese
(d) that he fears for his own life by talking to him.

2. What happens when Mariko's husband, Buntaro, is trapped at the end of the jetty?
(a) Rodrigues shows up to rescue him.
(b) he prepares to kill himself.
(c) he jumps into the ocean and swims away.
(d) he launches a bomb that blows up the jetty.

3. 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 during the night.
(d) an attack from the rear.

4. Why does Toranaga not take the galley for his escape?
(a) it is in dry dock.
(b) it is filled with Gray samurai.
(c) it is being repaired.
(d) it cannot out maneuver the ship.

5. Where does Blackthorne find himself once again?
(a) on the Erasmus.
(b) in front of Toranaga.
(c) on Rodrigues's galley.
(d) in a cramped prison cell

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Blackthorne suddenly being treated well?

2. What does Rodrigues believe is in the delivery to Toranaga?

3. Why is Toranaga clever to resign from the council?

4. Who does Blackthorne meet in prison?

5. What does Blackthorne want to do?

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