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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening in America at the beginning of the novel?
(a) The pilgrims are landing at Plymouth.
(b) Aircraft is being built.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) George Washington is President.

2. Who gives Joncour his bath?
(a) 3 women with white painted faces.
(b) 3 men with scarves over their faces.
(c) Hara Kei.
(d) 1 man servant.

3. What business is downstairs that Madame Blanche also owns?
(a) A cigar shop.
(b) A draper's shop.
(c) A ticketing office for ships.
(d) A silk shop.

4. Where is the mistress standing when Joncour arrives at Hara Kei's house on the third trip?
(a) At the front door.
(b) Beside Hara Kei.
(c) With her maid.
(d) In front of the empty cages.

5. What is Helene's most beautiful attribute?
(a) She has a beautiful voice.
(b) She has beautiful feet.
(c) She has beautiful hair.
(d) She has a beautiful face.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joncour tries to communicate with the mistress in front of Hara Kei, what does he say to Joncour?

2. What kind of silkworm eggs does Joncour buy in 1861?

3. By Imperial Decree, how many masts could a ship have sailing into Japan's harbors?

4. On what ship did Joncour sail to Egypt?

5. Who do the silk manufacturers of Lavilledieu hire to examine the silkworm disease?

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