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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 did Commodore Perry pretend to be?
(a) A scientist.
(b) No one but himself.
(c) A Senator.
(d) An Admiral.

2. What was Commodore Perry permitted to do?
(a) Meet with the Emperor.
(b) Travel as close to Edo as the depth of the water would permit.
(c) Establish a residency in Yokohama.
(d) Establish a residency in Edo.

3. Why is Shogun Ieyoshi depressed?
(a) Because he had been ignored.
(b) Because his son has just died.
(c) Because he is dying.
(d) Because his wife has just died.

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

5. Who was the first Englishman to arrive in Japan?
(a) Will Adams.
(b) John Jakes.
(c) Francis Drake.
(d) William Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was special about Edo?

2. What was one major accomplishment by Emperor Meiji?

3. Why did Perry's ships avoid getting too close to Edo?

4. What did Hayashi claim to Commodore Perry?

5. Where did the Japanese want the Americans to land?

(see the answer key)

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