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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12, The Black Ships Return, The Treaty House, An Array of Gifts, The Grand Banquet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Shogun end relations with the Spanish and Portuguese?
(a) When Commodore Perry arrived.
(b) About ten years after they arrived.
(c) Never.
(d) When they were at war with England.

2. What did the Japanese first say to Commodore Perry's request for a treaty?
(a) The request looked agreeable.
(b) American requests were forbidden by the laws of their ancestors.
(c) They burned the treaty request in front of the Americans.
(d) Some time stipulations would have to be put into place.

3. When could the Dutch leave the island?
(a) Only with special permission.
(b) Once a year.
(c) Whenever they wanted to.
(d) During the three great festivals of the year.

4. Who was the first Englishman to arrive in Japan?
(a) William Johnson.
(b) John Jakes.
(c) Francis Drake.
(d) Will Adams.

5. What was the meeting with the Shogun like for the Dutch?
(a) Informative.
(b) Humiliating.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Futile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What show did the Americans present?

2. About how many naval men were aboard the ships?

3. How did the Japanese slowly become after the English quit trading?

4. What language could Yenosuke speak fluently?

5. What could merchants buy?

(see the answer key)

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