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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. What was one reason Perry was happy with the treaty?
(a) It named him as primary liaison.
(b) It gave Americans exclusive rights to trade with the Japanese.
(c) It protected castaways.
(d) It kept the Japanese from fishing in American waters.

2. What will the U.S. get compared to other nations in the future?
(a) First right of refusal above other nations in goods offered.
(b) First chance at new trade ports.
(c) Any privilege other nations receive, the U.S. will also receive.
(d) Only the Dutch and Russian would be ahead of the U.S.

3. To what did the Japanese invite the Americans after the treaty signing?
(a) A tour of Edo.
(b) A speech by the Emperor.
(c) A banquet.
(d) The ritual suicide of the Japanese negotiators.

4. What was the period in Japan called during the era that Perry arrived?
(a) The Great River Ran.
(b) The Sun Peace.
(c) The Great Uprising.
(d) The Great Peace.

5. Who was a mere puppet?
(a) The Emperor.
(b) The Head of the Council.
(c) Amaterasu.
(d) The most powerful Shogun.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what time did the American ships finally anchor in Edo Bay?

2. What were the Japanese "war correspondents" doing the next morning?

3. What gifts did the Emperor never receive?

4. Who entertained the Commodore and his staff on the tour?

5. What would the Japanese officers give American ships?

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