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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. When was Japan last at war?
(a) 1597.
(b) 1621.
(c) 1799.
(d) 1810.

2. What was handed to Commodore Perry?
(a) A gold statue of the Buddha.
(b) A scroll with a reply to President Fillmore's letter.
(c) Three ceremonial calligraphy pens.
(d) A ceremonial sword.

3. What did the Shogun do?
(a) Carried out the Emperor's orders.
(b) Not much; it was mainly a ceremonial rank.
(c) Dispensed justice.
(d) Protected the nation.

4. What happened when Shogun Ieyasu died in 1616?
(a) Trade was completely abandoned.
(b) Being a Christian became punishable by death.
(c) Not much changed.
(d) Trade was opened to any nation who came.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one reason Perry was happy with the treaty?

2. What happened on April 10, 1854?

3. What was one thing Perry never did during his visits to Japan?

4. How many troops were quickly rallied?

5. What does Commodore Perry have for the Emperor from President Fillmore?

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