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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the town of Lavilledieu when the silk eggs fail?
(a) It has little effect on the town, as farming is the main producer.
(b) The town has a High Mass to pray for a better year.
(c) The town dies completely.
(d) It hurts the town financially.

2. How does Joncour arrive in Hara Kei's village on his third trip?
(a) On a donkey.
(b) On foot, so the news of his arrival will precede him.
(c) Riding horseback.
(d) A carriage.

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

4. When does Joncour arrive back in Lavillidieu from Japan?
(a) The first Sunday in May.
(b) The first Saturday in June.
(c) The first Sunday in April.
(d) Before the new moon.

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

6. What is happening in America at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Aircraft is being built.
(b) George Washington is President.
(c) The pilgrims are landing at Plymouth.
(d) The Civil War.

7. What year is it when the novel begins?
(a) 1861.
(b) 1761.
(c) 1910.
(d) 1801.

8. What does the mistress do before she leaves Joncour with his present?
(a) She tells him to leave and never return.
(b) She kisses his hand and disappears into the night.
(c) She asks if she can go with him.
(d) She tells him that she loves him.

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

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

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

12. With whom does Baldabiou play billiards?
(a) Joncour.
(b) Himself.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Helene.

13. Who discourages commercial trade with Japan after Joncour's second trip?
(a) Joncour.
(b) The French consulate.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Baldabieu.

14. What does Joncour do with the present given to him by the mistress?
(a) He makes love to her.
(b) He lets her bathe him.
(c) He sends her away.
(d) He shares tea with her.

15. 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 smiles at him.
(d) She walks over to speak to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What business is downstairs that Madame Blanche also owns?

2. Where did Baldabiou first see Joncour?

3. What is Madame Blanche wearing the first time Joncour meets her?

4. In Chapter 8, what does Baldabiou drink with Joncour?

5. What would happen to the Japanese if they immigrated?

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