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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Joncour gets off the train and opens the eggs on his way home on the fourth trip, what does he find?
(a) Millions of larvae dead.
(b) All the eggs smashed.
(c) The eggs are gone.
(d) The eggs are fine.

2. As Joncour stands on the side of the road with the boy, and the procession is leaving, what does Hara Kei do to Joncour?
(a) Throws arrows at him.
(b) Hits him across the face.
(c) Throws the girl at him.
(d) Holds a gun to his head.

3. When asked about the war in Japan, how does Joncour respond?
(a) That it was not the way he expected.
(b) That it was peaceful.
(c) That it was terrible.
(d) That it was silent.

4. Who gives Joncour his bath?
(a) Hara Kei.
(b) 3 men with scarves over their faces.
(c) 1 man servant.
(d) 3 women with white painted faces.

5. Who bands together to pay for Joncour's expedition to Japan?
(a) All of the silk manufacturers.
(b) The entire town.
(c) The king.
(d) The mayor and other politicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mistress do before she leaves Joncour with his present?

2. How does Joncour view life?

3. What does Baldabiou observe about the silkworm trade in 1861?

4. What was Joncour wearing the first time Baldabiou saw him?

5. When, according to Joncour, should birds be released from an aviary?

(see the answer key)

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