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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 50-51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of fleet of ships did the Americans bring to Japan?
(a) Gasoline-run ships.
(b) Steam-driven ships.
(c) Large rowing ships.
(d) Ships with 12 masts.

2. What does Madame Blanche say the note reads?
(a) "Come back or I shall die."
(b) "I miss you."
(c) "I need you."
(d) "I love you."

3. When Baldabiou returned to the mayor with the money made from the factories, what did he call the mayor?
(a) An idiot.
(b) A blockhead.
(c) A genius.
(d) A fool.

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

5. What color flowers does Madame Blanche wear?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Madame Blanche live?

2. What is the Englishman, who sits next to Helene at the event, wearing in his lapel?

3. How long was Japan cut off from the rest of the world?

4. What is happening in America at the beginning of the novel?

5. What does Joncour pack the eggs in for his fourth trip home?

(see the answer key)

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