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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4, Aliens Arrive, The Black Ships of the Evil Men, His High and Might Mysteriousness, Landing on Sacred Soil (The Audience Hall).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Commodore Perry do when the Japanese tried to board?
(a) Ordered his men to help them aboard.
(b) Invited them to his quarters.
(c) The Japanese did not yet try to board the ships.
(d) Ordered his men to keep them away.

2. What are two exports the United States is hoping to gain from Japan?
(a) Fish and jade.
(b) Fish and coal.
(c) Whale oil and jade.
(d) Coal and whale oil.

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

4. What does Commodore Perry have for the Emperor from President Fillmore?
(a) A letter.
(b) A chest of rifles.
(c) A stallion.
(d) A chest of gold.

5. What is the name of knights in Japan?
(a) Defenders of the Emperor.
(b) Shogun.
(c) Samurai.
(d) Dragons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Shogun Ieyoshi depressed?

2. Who was a mere puppet?

3. What was Kayama pretending to be?

4. What was special about Edo?

5. What stunned the Japanese about the sailors?

(see the answer key)

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