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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hara Kei take Joncour to the top of the hill to see?
(a) The house.
(b) The bluebirds.
(c) The harbor.
(d) The view.

3. What spreads to Africa and India in the 1860s?
(a) The plague.
(b) The silk-manufacturing business.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Pebrine silkworm disease.

4. What kind of fleet of ships did the Americans bring to Japan?
(a) Ships with 12 masts.
(b) Steam-driven ships.
(c) Gasoline-run ships.
(d) Large rowing ships.

5. What was Joncour wearing the first time Baldabiou saw him?
(a) Work overalls.
(b) A uniform.
(c) Shorts.
(d) A suit.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Joncour arrive back in Lavillidieu from Japan?

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

3. What are the caged animals at the entrance to Hara Kei's house meant to signify?

4. What is Helene's most beautiful attribute?

5. What does Joncour drop by the dress as he leaves the lake?

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