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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Baldabiou assembles all of Lavelledieu's silk manufacturers, what do they think of Japan?
(a) They have never heard of Japan.
(b) They have heard of the Japanese silk.
(c) They know Japan to be dangerous.
(d) They have read about Japan.

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

3. What is remarkable about the young girl with Hara Kei?
(a) She has blue eyes.
(b) She is very thin.
(c) She has very dark skin.
(d) She does not have an Asian look to her eyes.

4. How many silk eggs can a person hold in their hand?
(a) 100.
(b) Millions.
(c) 1000s.
(d) Just 2.

5. What does Hara Kei tell Joncour about the eggs that were sold to him by the other man?
(a) They're diseased eggs.
(b) They're fake eggs.
(c) They came from Egypt.
(d) They're fish eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Baldabiou returned to the mayor with the money made from the factories, what did he call the mayor?

2. How does Joncour view life?

3. What is Joncour wearing on the last leg of the journey into Japan?

4. What is Helene's most beautiful attribute?

5. How does Joncour get across the Japanese harbor?

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