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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal sculpture does Baldabiou want in the middle of his garden?
(a) A tiger.
(b) A snake.
(c) A dolphin.
(d) A sphinx.

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

3. What happens to Joncour's neighbor in the end?
(a) He moves in with Helene and Joncour.
(b) His wife and daughters leave him and he dies.
(c) His wife puts him away in a hospital for the insane.
(d) His daughters take care of him until he dies.

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

5. When Joncour asks the Englishman about the woman with Hara Kei, what does he say?
(a) "White women do not exist in Japan."
(b) "Are you sure she is English?"
(c) "I wouldn't ask if I were you."
(d) "I've seen her too."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame Blanche say the note reads?

2. How long does Joncour work with the eggs to prepare them for sale?

3. Other than money, what does Joncour have for his trip to Japan?

4. Where does Madame Blanche live?

5. Where is the mistress standing when Joncour arrives at Hara Kei's house on the third trip?

(see the answer key)

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