View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who interests Toranaga as a possible consort?
(a) Kiku.
(b) Suki.
(c) Fujiko.
(d) Mariko.

2. What is Blackthorne's duty after Toranaga leaves?
(a) to learn Portuguese.
(b) to learn Japanese.
(c) to learn sword fighting.
(d) to learn Japanese history.

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

4. Who is on the Erasmus when Blackthorne arrives?
(a) Rodrigues and a samurai.
(b) Vinck and the samurai on board.
(c) Father Sebastio and Alvito.
(d) Toranaga and Hiro-matsu.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kills the messenger Blackthorne is talking to on board the Erasmus?

2. What has Omi done in preparation for the arrival of Toranaga and Yabu?

3. Who intercepts Mariko, Kiri, and Sazuko as they prepare to leave the palace walls?

4. Where is Blackthorne when Yabu arrives to see him?

5. What does Toranaga want in the scrolls Mariko delivers to Kiri and Sazuko?

Short Essay Questions

1. what is the chief concern among Toranaga's people pending his arrival at his castle?

2. What event breaks up the birthday party for Ochiba?

3. Why do Blackthorne, his crew, and some samurai move the Erasmus?

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

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

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

7. How does Toranaga attempt to make peace between Buntaro and Mariko?

8. Why does Toranaga lose his temper when Buntaro requests permission to kill Blackthorne?

9. What is the unusual request Buntaro makes of Blackthorne.

10. Why is Buntaro so antagonistic toward Blackthorne?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 575 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample