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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 50-51.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the boy appears in the village of Hara Kei on the fourth trip, what does he give to Joncour?
(a) Joncour's glove.
(b) An exotic bird.
(c) A blue flower.
(d) Mulberry bark.

3. When, according to Joncour, should birds be released from an aviary?
(a) When something wonderful happens.
(b) When the birds are mature.
(c) When the afternoon sun looks red.
(d) When the tide turns.

4. What business is downstairs that Madame Blanche also owns?
(a) A ticketing office for ships.
(b) A draper's shop.
(c) A silk shop.
(d) A cigar shop.

5. Who could Baldabiou NOT tell a lie to about Joncour wanting to go to Japan for the fourth trip?
(a) The mistress.
(b) Helene.
(c) Madame Blanche.
(d) Joncour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color flowers does Madame Blanche wear?

2. Who do the silk manufacturers of Lavilledieu hire to examine the silkworm disease?

3. What does Madame Blanche say the note reads?

4. What does Joncour do first when he arrives back at his home?

5. What does Hara Kei always call Joncour?

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