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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Other than money, what does Joncour have for his trip to Japan?
(a) Passage already booked ahead of time.
(b) His luggage.
(c) A good map.
(d) The names of 3 men: a Chinaman, Dutchman and Japanese man.

3. What is Madame Blanche's street address?
(a) 12th street.
(b) 6416 Blanchard St.
(c) 12 rue Moscot.
(d) 18 rue de Monico.

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

5. What did Herve Joncour's father want him to do for a living?
(a) Be mayor.
(b) Be a baker.
(c) Have a career in the army.
(d) Be a silk manufacturer.

6. Where does Joncour live?
(a) In England.
(b) In a house outside of Lavilledieu.
(c) In a villa at the beach.
(d) Over a coffee shop.

7. What does Madame Blanche do for a living?
(a) Runs a clothing store.
(b) Owns a silk mill.
(c) Runs a brothel.
(d) Runs a chocolate store.

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

9. What happens when the mistress sees Joncour at the party?
(a) She runs into his arms.
(b) Their eyes meet across the room.
(c) She walks over to speak to him.
(d) She smiles at him.

10. How often do the servants serve tea to Joncour at the house he stays at in Japan?
(a) Once a day.
(b) Three times a day.
(c) Once in the evening.
(d) Twice a day.

11. What is remarkable about the young girl with Hara Kei?
(a) She does not have an Asian look to her eyes.
(b) She has blue eyes.
(c) She is very thin.
(d) She has very dark skin.

12. What happens every time Hara Kei appears?
(a) The servants disappear.
(b) He has the mistress with him.
(c) The servants follow him.
(d) He is always dressed in red.

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

14. How far away is China from Japan?
(a) 20 miles.
(b) 1000 miles.
(c) 200 miles.
(d) 2000 miles.

15. What does Joncour enjoy in life?
(a) His garden.
(b) His possessions.
(c) His villa.
(d) His paintings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is it when the novel begins?

2. What is the lake along the Chinese border that Joncour passes on his trip to Japan?

3. What does Joncour give to Helene when he returns from Japan on his first trip?

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

5. What kind of music does the piano player play at Madame Blanche's?

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