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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Madame Blanche wearing the first time Joncour meets her?
(a) A pantsuit.
(b) A white kimono.
(c) A red kimono.
(d) A silk robe.

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

3. In Chapter 8, what does Baldabiou drink with Joncour?
(a) Pernod.
(b) Wine.
(c) Smash.
(d) Burbon.

4. How far does Joncour travel for eggs on his first trip outside of Europe?
(a) 3000 miles for 4 months.
(b) 1600 miles by sea and 800 miles over land.
(c) 500 miles to London, England.
(d) 1500 miles.

5. When Joncour asks the Englishman about the woman with Hara Kei, what does he say?
(a) "White women do not exist in Japan."
(b) "I've seen her too."
(c) "I wouldn't ask if I were you."
(d) "Are you sure she is English?"

6. What does Joncour do for the rest of the year when he's not working?
(a) He plays with his children.
(b) He writes on his novel.
(c) He rests.
(d) He reads to his wife.

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

8. What does Joncour drop by the dress as he leaves the lake?
(a) Money.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A letter.
(d) A glove.

9. What happens to the silk eggs in Europe at the beginning of the novel?
(a) They stop growing in France.
(b) An epidemic hits and kills the eggs.
(c) The human plague virus attacks them.
(d) They are all given away to China.

10. How many silk eggs can a person hold in their hand?
(a) 100.
(b) Millions.
(c) Just 2.
(d) 1000s.

11. How many years ago did Baldabiou come to town?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 8 years ago.
(c) He arrived this year.
(d) 20 years.

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

13. On what ship did Joncour sail to Egypt?
(a) Egyptian Palm.
(b) Nefretiti.
(c) Adel.
(d) Attribute.

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

15. What color dress is Hara Kei's mistress wearing when Joncour arrives and they are sitting at the lake?
(a) White.
(b) Green
(c) Orange.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joncour asks Baldabiou where Japan is, what does Baldabiou say?

2. What present does the mistress have for Joncour after the party at Hara Kei's house?

3. What animal sculpture does Baldabiou want in the middle of his garden?

4. By Imperial Decree, how many masts could a ship have sailing into Japan's harbors?

5. After Hara Kei's mistress dries off Joncour after his bath, what does she put in his hand?

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