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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When people ask Joncour about Africa, what does he say?
(a) Africa is green.
(b) Africa is tired.
(c) Africa is beautiful.
(d) Africa is war-torn.

2. Who bands together to pay for Joncour's expedition to Japan?
(a) The king.
(b) The mayor and other politicians.
(c) The entire town.
(d) All of the silk manufacturers.

3. What is happening in America at the beginning of the novel?
(a) The pilgrims are landing at Plymouth.
(b) Aircraft is being built.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) George Washington is President.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the town of Lavilledieu when the silk eggs fail?

2. What kind of fleet of ships did the Americans bring to Japan?

3. How far does Joncour travel for eggs on his first trip outside of Europe?

4. What would happen to the Japanese if they immigrated?

5. What did Baldabiou show the mayor when he first arrived in town?

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