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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one thing the Americans did that amazed the Japanese?
(a) Refused the offer of the public baths.
(b) Took pictures.
(c) Talked to the Japanese women.
(d) Practiced rifle shooting.

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

3. When did Commodore Perry arrive at the agreed-upon landing area?
(a) March 1.
(b) March 30.
(c) April 1.
(d) June 2.

4. What did the Japanese say they would give to the American ships?
(a) They would give them nothing.
(b) A reasonable time to leave Japanese waters.
(c) Coal, wood, water and other supplies.
(d) A tour of Edo before the Americans left.

5. Who did Perry see still approaching Japan?
(a) The Germans.
(b) The Russians and French.
(c) The British and French.
(d) The Italian.

6. Where was the Commodore and some staff invited to tour?
(a) The main temple at Edo.
(b) Some nearby villages.
(c) The silk factories.
(d) A Japanese war ship.

7. When was the latest ratification that take place of the treaty?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 18 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 1 month.

8. What did the merchants fail to do after being in Shimoda for three months?
(a) Establish a trading post.
(b) Interest the Japanese in their goods.
(c) Get any Japanese to talk to them.
(d) Find an interpreter.

9. Why did Commodore Perry bring many gifts on his ships?
(a) He planned to stop in several other countries to obtain treaties and wanted gifts for all of them.
(b) To win over the Japanese.
(c) In case a treaty was signed.
(d) He planned to treat with the Chinese if the treaty did not go well with the Japanese.

10. What is one thing the treaty called for?
(a) Peace between the U.S. and Japan.
(b) Fishing rights for the Americans.
(c) The right to prosecute Japanese nationals who violate U.S. laws.
(d) The right to travel freely throughout Japan.

11. What was one thing Perry never did during his visits to Japan?
(a) Enter Edo.
(b) Meet a Japanese woman.
(c) Meet the Emperor.
(d) Meet the Shogun.

12. What is one port that was mentioned as being where the Americans could trade?
(a) Edo.
(b) Fikuri.
(c) Nakasaki.
(d) Shimoda.

13. When did the Shogun die?
(a) Five days before Commodore Perry left.
(b) He was still alive the next time Perry went to Japan.
(c) Ten days after Commodore Perry left.
(d) Ten months after Commodore Perry left.

14. With what were the Americans who accepted the invitation impressed about the Japanese?
(a) The incredible pagoda style buildings in Edo.
(b) The gentleness the Emperor showed.
(c) The lack of fear the men who commited suicide showed.
(d) The courtesy and politeness of their hosts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Commodore Perry do for the Japanese on his ship?

2. What was one major accomplishment by Emperor Meiji?

3. How did the Japanese negotiators think they saved face?

4. What was one thing that was excellent about Shimoda?

5. What would be built at the place where the Americans landed?

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