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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. To what did the Japanese invite the Americans after the treaty signing?
(a) A speech by the Emperor.
(b) A banquet.
(c) The ritual suicide of the Japanese negotiators.
(d) A tour of Edo.

2. Who was Captain Joel Abbot?
(a) The American who elected to remain in Japan.
(b) The American selected to deliver the gifts.
(c) The Captain who chartered the waters around Edo and who died while in Japan.
(d) The only American killed during the stay in Japan.

3. What did some of the Americans collect?
(a) Silk scarves.
(b) Flowers, plants and seaweeds.
(c) Silk handkerchiefs.
(d) Samurai swords.

4. What did the rulers deliberately preserve in Japan?
(a) An open policy towards foreigners.
(b) The right of the Emperor to mandate laws.
(c) Feudalism.
(d) Individual freedoms.

5. How long did it take the Dutch to travel to see the head Shogun in Edo?
(a) Several days each way.
(b) Two weeks each way.
(c) A week each way.
(d) A month each way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one thing that was excellent about Shimoda?

2. Who was Amaterasu?

3. About what time did the American ships finally anchor in Edo Bay?

4. How large was the island?

5. What did Commodore Perry want of the Japanese?

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