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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 does Baldabiou say it is like to hold Japanese silk?
(a) It is like air.
(b) It is as soft as a baby's cheek.
(c) It is like holding nothing.
(d) It is rough.

2. Where is the party that Hara Kei holds and invites Joncour to on his third trip?
(a) At Hara Kei's house.
(b) By the lake.
(c) In the village.
(d) On the beach.

3. Where does the mistress hide the note when Joncour gives it back to her?
(a) In the folds of her dress.
(b) In her mouth.
(c) In her purse.
(d) In her pocket.

4. What day does Joncour leave for his fourth trip to Japan?
(a) July 16th, 1890.
(b) October 10, 1864.
(c) November 18th, 1869.
(d) June 10th, 1896.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of fleet of ships did the Americans bring to Japan?

2. What happens when the mistress sees Joncour at the party?

3. What is Joncour wearing on the last leg of the journey into Japan?

4. Where does Madame Blanche live?

5. How does Joncour get across the Japanese harbor?

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