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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baldabiou observe about the silkworm trade in 1861?
(a) That Africa is not affected.
(b) That he can make a forture swindling people for silk eggs.
(c) That "nearly" all the eggs were affected by disease, but not all.
(d) That the making of silk may be over for good.

2. How long does Joncour work with the eggs to prepare them for sale?
(a) Not at all.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 7 days.

3. Where does Joncour live?
(a) In a villa at the beach.
(b) In England.
(c) Over a coffee shop.
(d) In a house outside of Lavilledieu.

4. What does Joncour enjoy in life?
(a) His paintings.
(b) His villa.
(c) His garden.
(d) His possessions.

5. What plant do the silk eggs live on as they hatch?
(a) Raspberry leaves.
(b) Pin Oak tree bark.
(c) Mulberry leaves.
(d) Palm tree branches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would happen to the Japanese if they immigrated?

2. Five years after Baldabiou arrived on the scene, how many silk factories were established in the town?

3. How far does Joncour travel for eggs on his first trip outside of Europe?

4. What does Hara Kei tell Joncour about the eggs that were sold to him by the other man?

5. In Chapter 8, what does Baldabiou drink with Joncour?

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