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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 Ido and Toda say nothing at the meeting with Perry?
(a) They did not like Admiral Perry.
(b) It is illegal to speak to foreigners.
(c) They were not authorized to speak for the Emperor.
(d) They did not know English.

2. What could merchants buy?
(a) Anything except swords.
(b) Everything.
(c) There was a short, prescribed list.
(d) Into the higher class.

3. Where could consuls and agents from the United States live?
(a) Edo.
(b) Shimoda.
(c) Nakasaki.
(d) Fikuri.

4. What did the people of Shimoda do for the American sailors?
(a) Let them bathe in the public baths.
(b) Let them eat in some private homes.
(c) Open their geisha houses.
(d) Arranged a bazaar so the men could buy souvenirs.

5. What was another reason Perry was happy with the treaty?
(a) He was named as advisor to the Emperor.
(b) His decendants were named as "Friends of Japan."
(c) He had a foot in the door to bring Japan into the community of nations.
(d) He was allowed to visit Edo and talk with the Emperor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language could Yenosuke speak fluently?

2. What was one thing that amazed the botantist Morrow?

3. What did the Japanese say about shipwrecked American sailors?

4. What are two of the ships doing that scares some of the inhabitants?

5. Who came to say goodbye Commodore Perry?

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