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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12, The Black Ships Return, The Treaty House, An Array of Gifts, The Grand Banquet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Shogun Ieyoshi depressed?
(a) Because he had been ignored.
(b) Because his wife has just died.
(c) Because his son has just died.
(d) Because he is dying.

2. About how many samurai were there in Japan when Perry arrived?
(a) 350,000.
(b) 12,000.
(c) 210,000.
(d) 100,000.

3. When did Perry arrive back in Japan for his second visit?
(a) February, 1854.
(b) June, 1855.
(c) June, 1858.
(d) January, 1856.

4. What did Commodore Perry do for the Japanese on his ship?
(a) Gave them many gifts.
(b) Threw a party.
(c) Taught them English.
(d) Gave them first rights in trade contracts.

5. How many ships were in his sailing party this time?
(a) 9.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Portuguese arrive?

2. Who was the first Englishman to arrive in Japan?

3. What did the Americans undervalue of the Japanese gifts?

4. What do the native inhabitants call the two ships?

5. What was one of the main missions of Commodore Perry's trip to Japan?

(see the answer key)

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