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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 did the Japanese say they would open a harbor?
(a) In fifteen years.
(b) In five years.
(c) Never.
(d) Next year.

2. What might the people resist upon Perry's next return?
(a) Trading with the Americans.
(b) Receiving foreigners.
(c) The Shogun's against their talking to the "white devils."
(d) Showing them their best goods rather than trading their best only with the Dutch.

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

4. What warned people to flee?
(a) The men who got off the ship.
(b) The local militia.
(c) Temple bells ringing.
(d) The priests of the temple.

5. What do the fishermen do as the ships are coming in?
(a) Try to attack the ships.
(b) Set fire to one of the alien ships.
(c) Come to shore quickly.
(d) Try to get a spy on board the ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was forbidden to the farmers?

2. What did the rich shopkeepers live modestly?

3. How many families could live there at a time?

4. What were the rumors about devils with white faces?

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

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