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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. What was surprising about the Japanese behavior?
(a) They were so tolerant after so many years of isolation.
(b) They did not wear any weapons in the Americans' presence.
(c) Nothing that the author mentioned.
(d) That they were so much more gracious to the Americans than the Dutch.

2. How long did it take the Dutch to travel to see the head Shogun in Edo?
(a) A week each way.
(b) Two weeks each way.
(c) A month each way.
(d) Several days each way.

3. Where could consuls and agents from the United States live?
(a) Nakasaki.
(b) Edo.
(c) Fikuri.
(d) Shimoda.

4. With what were the Americans who accepted the invitation impressed about the Japanese?
(a) The lack of fear the men who commited suicide showed.
(b) The courtesy and politeness of their hosts.
(c) The incredible pagoda style buildings in Edo.
(d) The gentleness the Emperor showed.

5. What enchanted Abigail about the Japanese?
(a) Their literacy rate.
(b) Their religious fervor.
(c) Their manners.
(d) Their health.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Japanese and Americans threaten each other?

2. What did Hayashi claim to Commodore Perry?

3. What was the period in Japan called during the era that Perry arrived?

4. What show did the Americans present?

5. What was the smaller of the two swords that a samurai carried used for?

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