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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 52-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joncour do in the house he buys?
(a) He re-paints.
(b) He cleans it up.
(c) He sits.
(d) He empties it out.

2. What does Joncour give to Helene when he returns from Japan on his first trip?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A blouse.
(c) A coat.
(d) A silken tunic.

3. What does Baldabiou observe about the silkworm trade in 1861?
(a) That he can make a forture swindling people for silk eggs.
(b) That "nearly" all the eggs were affected by disease, but not all.
(c) That Africa is not affected.
(d) That the making of silk may be over for good.

4. With whom does Baldabiou play billiards?
(a) Joncour.
(b) Himself.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Helene.

5. What are the caged animals at the entrance to Hara Kei's house meant to signify?
(a) That Hara Kei's house is the most handsome.
(b) Hara Kei's wealth.
(c) The fidelity of Hara Kei's mistress.
(d) The beauty of the land.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the mistress hide the note when Joncour gives it back to her?

2. Where does Joncour live?

3. What does Hara Kei tell Joncour about the eggs that were sold to him by the other man?

4. What present does the mistress have for Joncour after the party at Hara Kei's house?

5. How many years ago did Baldabiou come to town?

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