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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. Why did the English stop trading in 1623?
(a) The King of England declared it illegal to trade with Japan.
(b) They were forced to after a Christian symbol was found on one of their traders.
(c) They had to get back home because of war.
(d) It was no longer profitable.

2. Who was Nakajima?
(a) An interpreter.
(b) An American sailor born in Japan.
(c) A vice-governor of Uraga.
(d) The Emperor's First Councilor.

3. How did the Japanese negotiators think they saved face?
(a) By not allowing ships or consuls into Edo.
(b) By not letting Commodore Perry met the Emperor.
(c) By making the Americans land at a deserted area of Japan.
(d) By allowing only 2 ships and 2 consuls into Edo.

4. What was Perry concerned about regarding the Shogun?
(a) He would be ready for Commodore Perry's arrival next time with more soldiers.
(b) His death would cause too much instability for profitable trade.
(c) His death would bring in a new, more repressive Shogun.
(d) His death would Commodore Perry from returning.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the meeting with the Shogun like for the Dutch?

2. Who did Perry see still approaching Japan?

3. When did American merchants start traveling for Japan?

4. What were the Mississippi and Susquehanna?

5. When does the lead shogun learn the news of the arrival of the ships?

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