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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom did Baldabiou dedicate the building next to the silk factory?
(a) The Holy Mother Mary.
(b) Saint Agnes.
(c) Helene.
(d) Saint Cecilia.

2. In Chapter 8, what does Baldabiou drink with Joncour?
(a) Burbon.
(b) Pernod.
(c) Wine.
(d) Smash.

3. On what ship did Joncour sail to Egypt?
(a) Adel.
(b) Egyptian Palm.
(c) Nefretiti.
(d) Attribute.

4. Who lives across the street from Joncour?
(a) His father.
(b) Jean Berbeck.
(c) Helene's family.
(d) Baldabieu.

5. What happens to Joncour's neighbor, initially?
(a) He decides to stop speaking.
(b) He is violent with his wife.
(c) He gardens all the time.
(d) He goes blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Helene's most beautiful attribute?

2. What kind of living does Joncour make with the silk trade?

3. By Imperial Decree, how many masts could a ship have sailing into Japan's harbors?

4. What happens to the silk eggs in Europe at the beginning of the novel?

5. What kind of silkworm eggs does Joncour buy in 1861?

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