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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 returned to the mayor with the money made from the factories, what did he call the mayor?
(a) A fool.
(b) A blockhead.
(c) A genius.
(d) An idiot.

2. By Imperial Decree, how many masts could a ship have sailing into Japan's harbors?
(a) 1 mast.
(b) None.
(c) 2 masts.
(d) 5 masts.

3. Where did Baldabiou first see Joncour?
(a) Walking past the cafe.
(b) Working in his garden at home.
(c) Outside of church.
(d) At his father's office.

4. What did Baldabiou do with all of his secrets about silk?
(a) He shared them.
(b) He only told Joncour.
(c) He only told Helene.
(d) He only told the mayor.

5. Where does Joncour live?
(a) In a villa at the beach.
(b) In a house outside of Lavilledieu.
(c) In England.
(d) Over a coffee shop.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was Joncour wearing the first time Baldabiou saw him?

4. What plant do the silk eggs live on as they hatch?

5. What does Joncour give to Helene when he returns from Japan on his first trip?

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