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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what does Ferreira say the Japanese have never believed?

2. What is the season in Japan at the beginning of this chapter?

3. Where is Rodrigues' new cell?

4. Who does Rodrigues ask for an explanation?

5. Who does Ferreirer serve?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do the guards take Rodrigues in Chapter 5?

2. What is Yokose-no-Ura?

3. What do Rodrigues and Inoue discuss in Chapter 7?

4. What do Ferreria and Rodrigues talk about in Chapter 7?

5. Describe Rodrigues' meeting with the five samurai.

6. What happens to the elderly man in Chapter 6?

7. What does the priest contemplate as he watches the death of the old man?

8. Why did Ferreira decide to apostatize?

9. What are Rodrigues' feelings towards Ferreira?

10. From what does the snoring sound come?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the main religions and institutions in Japan, and using examples from the book and two other sources, discuss how Christianity could conflict with traditional Japanese beliefs.

Essay Topic 2

Why did Ferreira give up on his missionary work? How different is Ferriera's life now that he is working for the Japanese? What is Ferreira's goal now that he is captured? How is it possible for him to achieve this goal?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Endo's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book?

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