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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many men did Commodore Perry bring with him on this trip?
(a) 1600.
(b) 1200.
(c) 250.
(d) 500.

3. Of what was Sam Patch afraid?
(a) He would be asked to row to the mainland and be attacked.
(b) Banishment.
(c) He would cook something displeasing to the Japanese guests.
(d) He would make an error in protocol.

4. What did the Americans undervalue of the Japanese gifts?
(a) Poems from famous Japanese poets.
(b) Silks and porcelein.
(c) Swords.
(d) Canaries.

5. Who returned to negotiate with Commodore Perry?
(a) Shogun Ieyoshi.
(b) The Emperer.
(c) Kayama.
(d) Sumarai Koyohito.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one port that was mentioned as being where the Americans could trade?

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

3. What did Commodore Perry say could start a war?

4. What did Commodore Perry want of the Japanese?

5. What show did the Americans present?

Short Essay Questions

1. When was the Treaty House completed and what did Commodore Perry demand that they change?

2. What was the first approach the Japanese took towards the United States request for a treaty?

3. Describe the exchange between Perry and the Japanese about shipwrecked sailors.

4. What did Commodore Perry say to the Japanese about wanting a treaty and the consequences of not getting one?

5. When did Kayama meet with the fleet and what did he tell them?

6. What Japanese awaited Perry and his staff?

7. What did Perry's arrival precipitate?

8. What was the Commodore's first impression of Shimoda.

9. What were some of the squadron members permitted to do?

10. Why was Commodore Perry happy with the treaty?

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