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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 does the piano player say after the end of each song?
(a) "I shall die."
(b) "Pennies from heaven."
(c) "Voila."
(d) "Bonjour."

2. What kind of living does Joncour make with the silk trade?
(a) He is the wealthiest man in town.
(b) He is poor by city standards.
(c) A good living.
(d) He does not make very much money.

3. What does Joncour give to Helene when he returns from Japan on his first trip?
(a) A coat.
(b) A silken tunic.
(c) A blouse.
(d) A scarf.

4. Who do the silk manufacturers of Lavilledieu hire to examine the silkworm disease?
(a) Helene's brother, Dr. Dupre.
(b) An Egyptian scientist.
(c) Gerard Bonavia.
(d) Louis Pasteur.

5. What does the couple agree should be the name of their child, if they have a boy?
(a) Gerard.
(b) Phillippe.
(c) Joncour.
(d) Jean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helene do with the gift that Joncour gives her after his first trip to Japan?

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

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

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

5. What does Joncour enjoy in life?

(see the answer key)

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