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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What ultimatum is given Blackthorne about his learning the language?
(a) if he does not, the entire village will be beheaded.
(b) if he does not, Mirako will be beheaded.
(c) if he does not, he will be sent to Spain as a spy.
(d) if he does not, he will be beheaded.

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

4. What position does Blackthorne occupy as long as he is in Japan?
(a) samurai.
(b) taster.
(c) prisoner.
(d) lackey.

5. When does Fujiko sleep?
(a) only when Blackthorne goes out.
(b) only during the day.
(c) only short cat naps.
(d) only when Blackthorne sleeps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What course of action does Yabu recommend?

2. What does Blackthorne tell Ishido at the party?

3. What perks does Blackthorne now enjoy?

4. What permission does Toranaga give Blackthorne about his crew?

5. What response does Mura advise if the Holy Father asks about weapons?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the request Blackthorne makes of Toranaga regarding Mariko?

2. What is Blackthorne's surprise about the rebuilding of his house after the earthquake and fire?

3. How does Toranaga respond to Ishido's demand that he come to Osaka?

4. Describe Blackthorne's introduction to Kiku.

5. How has the Japanese influence rubbed off on Blackthorne when he visits his crew?

6. What does Blackthorne find when he is given permission to visit his crew from the Erasmus?

7. Why is Ochiba unsure of the parentage of Yaemon who is thought to be the son of Taikō?

8. Why does Mariko travel to Osaka with scrolls for Kiri and Sazuko?

9. How does Toranaga publicly honor Yabu?

10. What action on the part of Martin Alvito raises Blackthorne's suspicions?

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