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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten through Nineteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Ishido Kazunari insult Toranaga?
(a) to challenge his samurai.
(b) to see how he will react.
(c) to precipitate a change in government.
(d) to have an excuse for killing him.

4. How does Blackthorne show his contempt for Father Sabastio?
(a) by shouting at him.
(b) by snatching and breaking his crucifix.
(c) by making faces behind his back.
(d) by refusing to speak to him.

5. Why does Toranaga deny the young widow the privilege of committing seppuku?
(a) because she is the sister of the shōgun.
(b) because it is not allowed of women.
(c) because he wants her to be publicly punished.
(d) because she is young and will have more children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Rodrigues found the morning after the storm?

2. Why does Blackthorne bow to Yabu?

3. Why does Toranaga worry about Blackthorne?

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

5. When Blackthorne's name is called, what does he think at first?

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