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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What response does Mura advise if the Holy Father asks about weapons?
(a) we are ready.
(b) send us money to buy them.
(c) we need them.
(d) there are none.

2. What news does Yabu have for Blackthorne?
(a) he cannot sail the Erasmus.
(b) he has been made a general.
(c) he is free to go.
(d) he must go to Osaka.

3. What does Mariko tell Blackthorne about the money Fujiko will spend from her own fortune?
(a) it will not be a loan.
(b) it will be reembursed by Yabu.
(c) it will bear no interest.
(d) it will be repaid from his future earnings.

4. What agreement do Buntaro and Mariko come to?
(a) to get a divorce.
(b) to try anew as husband and wife.
(c) to go their separate ways but stay married.
(d) to put on a public display as husband and wife.

5. Why is there someone always following Blackthorne?
(a) for his protection.
(b) to spy on him.
(c) to try and kidnap him.
(d) to guide him if he gets lost.

6. What gift does Rodrigues give Blackthorne that makes him suspicious?
(a) a dictionary of Portuguese to Japanese language.
(b) a copy of the Bible in English.
(c) a history of the Jesuits in Japan.
(d) a newly copied rutter.

7. What does Toranaga demand of two of his advisers?
(a) that they commit seppuku.
(b) that they swear allegiance.
(c) that they surrender their swords.
(d) that they tell him everything they know.

8. What does Yabu give Blackthorne?
(a) the silver taken from the Erasmus.
(b) the muskets taken from the Erasmus.
(c) the canon taken from the Erasmus.
(d) the rutter taken from the Erasmus.

9. Where does Blackthorne go to meet Kiku?
(a) the ship.
(b) Toranaga's house.
(c) the theater.
(d) a tea house.

10. What perks does Blackthorne now enjoy?
(a) a small boat and a beach house.
(b) a different girl every night and beer to drink.
(c) a suite in the palace and a valet.
(d) a house, servants, and a generous allowance.

11. What is Mariko trying to goad Ishido into admitting?
(a) that she is a hostage.
(b) that she has higher rank than he does.
(c) that he plans to kill Blackthorne.
(d) that he fears Toranaga.

12. What are the living conditions of Blackthorne's crew?
(a) they have all been given Japanese wives.
(b) they are in filth and crawling with lice.
(c) they are free to make improvements on their houses.
(d) they are in a large house with servants.

13. What does Toranaga want in the scrolls Mariko delivers to Kiri and Sazuko?
(a) he wants Sazuko to have more children.
(b) he wants to see Sazuko's child.
(c) he wants them to move.
(d) he wants Kiri to meet Blackthorne.

14. As Mariko's men are being killed off, what does she do?
(a) kills Ishido.
(b) surrenders.
(c) runs for cover.
(d) takes the sword herself.

15. What is a relief to Blackthorne when he is allowed to board the Erasmus?
(a) the Portuguese rutter has been returned.
(b) it is in good condition.
(c) all his old crewmen are there.
(d) it is flying the Portuguese flag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Toranaga declare about Sudara?

2. How will Fujiko pay for the reconstruction of Blackthorne's house if his finances are insufficient?

3. What is in the coded message to Blackthorne from Yabu?

4. What concerns Blackthorne after the earthquake?

5. What surprises Mariko when she leaves with Yabu?

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