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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16, The Treaty, Excursions on Land and Sea, Shore Leave, In the Wake of the Black Ships, Afterword.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did the English stop trading in 1623?
(a) They had to get back home because of war.
(b) They were forced to after a Christian symbol was found on one of their traders.
(c) It was no longer profitable.
(d) The King of England declared it illegal to trade with Japan.

3. Who entertained the Commodore and his staff on the tour?
(a) The owner of the factory.
(b) A Buddhist monk.
(c) The captain of the ship.
(d) One of the mayors.

4. When did Spanish Jesuits settle in Japan?
(a) 1824.
(b) 1771.
(c) 1877.
(d) 1549.

5. What was handed to Commodore Perry?
(a) A ceremonial sword.
(b) Three ceremonial calligraphy pens.
(c) A gold statue of the Buddha.
(d) A scroll with a reply to President Fillmore's letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why couldn't the Americans stay in Edo Bay?

2. Where could consuls and agents from the United States live?

3. With what are the Americans impressed?

4. Of what was Sam Patch afraid?

5. How many ships were in his sailing party this time?

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