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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16, The Treaty, Excursions on Land and Sea, Shore Leave, In the Wake of the Black Ships, Afterword.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When could the Dutch leave the island?
(a) During the three great festivals of the year.
(b) Only with special permission.
(c) Once a year.
(d) Whenever they wanted to.

2. What did the rich shopkeepers live modestly?
(a) So they did not lose their stores to the government.
(b) They were taxed so much, they had little money.
(c) So as not to engender envy.
(d) They were strict Buddhists.

3. What happened in Edo when the messengers arrived?
(a) The people all calmly gathered to pray.
(b) The city fell into chaos.
(c) The Emperor dispatches a huge army to meet the ships.
(d) The Emperor decided to go meet the ships.

4. What did the Japanese find odd about the Americans' eating habits?
(a) Eating meat.
(b) Not eating meat.
(c) The use of glass and utensils.
(d) Their alcohol.

5. What warned people to flee?
(a) The local militia.
(b) Temple bells ringing.
(c) The priests of the temple.
(d) The men who got off the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Japanese say they would give to the American ships?

2. Who returned to negotiate with Commodore Perry?

3. Why did the English stop trading in 1623?

4. Under what conditions could the Dutch and English trade with the Japanese after the death of Shogun Ieyasu?

5. What would be built at the place where the Americans landed?

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