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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. How did the book Blackthorne looks for happen to be on the Erasmus?
(a) it was made by Blackthorne.
(b) it was bought from the French.
(c) it was stolen from the Portuguese.
(d) it belonged to the first mate.

2. What do couriers from Osaka bring to Toranaga?
(a) a petition for him to return to the council.
(b) demands from Ishido.
(c) letters from Yaemon.
(d) a tax bill.

3. How does Kiri divert attention from Toranaga as they make their escape?
(a) she screams that she is going into labor.
(b) she sets fire to her kimono.
(c) she does a dance for the soldiers to see.
(d) she shouts for care to be taken of Sazuko who has fallen.

4. When does Fujiko sleep?
(a) only during the day.
(b) only when Blackthorne sleeps.
(c) only when Blackthorne goes out.
(d) only short cat naps.

5. As Yabu and Toranaga head for the village, what are Omi and Mura discussing?
(a) what time Yabu and Toranaga will arrive.
(b) it there is enough security in the village.
(c) how to plan a surprise for Toranaga.
(d) whether everything is ready for the arrival.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the position of Toda Hiro-matsu?

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

3. What does Domingo teach Blackthorne?

4. Who arrives and almost puts an end to the ruse Toranaga uses for his getaway?

5. While Yabu is telling Omi that the next battle will be fought at sea, what does he see entering the bay?

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