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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What kills the messenger Blackthorne is talking to on board the Erasmus?
(a) arrows come from a nearby fishing boat.
(b) a shot from Blackthorne's pistol.
(c) the sword of the samurai.
(d) a falling spar.

3. What permission does Toranaga give Blackthorne about his crew?
(a) that he could visit them.
(b) that he could send them back to Portugal.
(c) that he could return them to the ship.
(d) that he could bury them.

4. What does Blackthorne say that he and Mariko are to Toranaga?
(a) pidgeons.
(b) decoys.
(c) lame ducks.
(d) amusements.

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

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

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

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

9. What precaution is taken for the Erasmus against a possible surprise attack from the sea?
(a) it is under samurai guard.
(b) it is sunk.
(c) it is re-armed.
(d) it is moved to a safe cove.

10. What is the tactical surprise Toranaga contemplates against his enemies?
(a) an attack from the rear.
(b) an attack during the rainy season.
(c) a three sided attack.
(d) an attack during the night.

11. What has Toranga been ordered to do?
(a) give his possessions to his son and commit seppuku.
(b) kill all the foreigners in the country.
(c) join the council again.
(d) surrender his troops.

12. Who does Mura send to dig for what Toranaga lost in the earthquake?
(a) some prisoners.
(b) some Portuguese.
(c) some villagers.
(d) some samurai.

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

14. As Yabu and Toranaga head for the village, what are Omi and Mura discussing?
(a) how to plan a surprise for Toranaga.
(b) it there is enough security in the village.
(c) whether everything is ready for the arrival.
(d) what time Yabu and Toranaga will arrive.

15. What is a part of Toranaga's plan against Ishido?
(a) to disguise himself as Goyoko.
(b) to offer a huge bribe to Ishido.
(c) to appear to accept defeat.
(d) to pretend to commit seppuku.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Fujiko sleep?

2. Who is with Mariko when she dies?

3. What is the new class of young ladies that Gyoko suggests?

4. What honor does Toranaga grant Blackthorne?

5. Why does Omi's wife agree that the money is well spent?

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