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

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

3. What history does Domingo tell Blackthorne about?
(a) the religion of the Japanese.
(b) the migration of the Japanese from mainland Asia.
(c) the rise and fall of the shōguns.
(d) traders who came to Japan over a century ago.

4. How does Yabu cover his attempt to get the ship's treasure and weaponry for himself?
(a) he lies that he was doing it to keep them safe.
(b) he lies that he had orders from Toranga.
(c) he lies that he was only inventorying the goods.
(d) he lies that his men acted on their own.

5. Why is it dangerous for Toranaga, disguised as Kiri, to reach for the scroll Ishido brings?
(a) women must not take anything from a man.
(b) his hand will give him away.
(c) his voice will give him away.
(d) the palanquin might tip over.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Buntaro escape death?

2. What is the difference between the Erasmus and the galley headed to Osaka?

3. What does Rodrigues consider doing with Blackthorne?

4. What happens to Rodrigues during the storm?

5. How does Toranaga leave the palace in Osaka?

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