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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Omi's wife agree that the money is well spent?
(a) it shows his status in the world.
(b) it will impress the villagers.
(c) it might be repaid by Toranaga.
(d) it could lead to promotion.

2. What does Yabu find on the Erasmus?
(a) stowaways and maps of the Pacific Ocean.
(b) dynamite, fuses, water mines, and wine.
(c) rum, Chinese silks, coconuts, and bananas.
(d) muskets, gold, silver, plate, coins, and fancy clothing.

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

4. What does Blackthorne say that he and Mariko are to Toranaga?
(a) pidgeons.
(b) lame ducks.
(c) amusements.
(d) decoys.

5. Who is Zataki?
(a) Yabu's brother.
(b) Kiku's consort.
(c) Toranaga's half brother.
(d) Buntaro's informant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Blackthorne divert attention from Toranaga in the palanquin?

2. How do Blackthorne and his men determine which of them will be executed?

3. When they next meet, what does Blackthorne tell Mariko he understood at the party?

4. Who comes to take Blackthorne from the pit?

5. How does Blackthorne justify deceiving the friar?

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