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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Seven and Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Blackthorne's position before the wreck of the Erasmus?
(a) captain of the Santa Theresa.
(b) navigator of the Omi.
(c) pilot-major of the trading ship Erasmus.
(d) translator for the British.

2. Why does Blackthorne bow to Yabu?
(a) for his bravery in saving the life of Rodrigues.
(b) for his superior air.
(c) for his allowing Blackthorne to save Rodrigues.
(d) to beg for his life.

3. What causes Yabu to defy orders?
(a) the onslaught of winter.
(b) his plan to become the shōgun.
(c) the potential for riches aboard Blackthorne's ship.
(d) his devotion to his wife.

4. Who knows the true story of the death of Obata Hiro and Toranaga's grandfather?
(a) an old priest.
(b) a blind masseur.
(c) a Portugese.
(d) Yabu's consort.

5. What order does Toda Hiro-matsu issue?
(a) that Yabu be executed.
(b) that Yabu keeps Blackthorne in his house.
(c) that Yabu return with Blackthorne to Osaka
(d) that Blackthorne be sent to Osaka alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Yabu cover his attempt to get the ship's treasure and weaponry for himself?

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

3. Who is the pilot of the galley that will take Blackthorne to Osaka?

4. What has Yabu decided to do against direct orders.

5. How does Rodrigues begin to feel about Blackthorne?

(see the answer key)

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