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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the way to Osaka, what does Blackthorne do while Rodrigues naps?
(a) pilots the galley.
(b) tries to escape.
(c) talks to the priest.
(d) watches Yabu.

2. What does Rodrigues consider doing with Blackthorne?
(a) killing him.
(b) partnering with him.
(c) hiding him.
(d) helping him with Toranga.

3. What is the subject matter of the Prologue?
(a) the conflict between the Jesuits and the Dutch.
(b) the promotion of Blackthorne to captain.
(c) the storm that sends the ship to land at Japan.
(d) the warnings from the Japanese about invaders.

4. What is Rodrigues carrying for Father Sebastio?
(a) a sealed package.
(b) a donation to Toranga.
(c) a crate of sake.
(d) a letter.

5. Who does Yokodo tell Toranaga he should marry?
(a) Yaemon's mother, Ochiba.
(b) his chief consort.
(c) the young widow of Hiro-matsu's grandson.
(d) Mariko.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Omi, nephew of Yabu, advise that the men from the shipwreck not be killed?

2. What causes Yabu to defy orders?

3. Why is Blackthorne suddenly being treated well?

4. What does Blackthorne want to do?

5. What prevents Rodrigues from breaking the seal on the thing he is delivering to Toranaga?

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