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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12, The Black Ships Return, The Treaty House, An Array of Gifts, The Grand Banquet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Manjiro assure the Shogun?
(a) That Commodore Perry is a high-ranking American.
(b) That the Americans did not want Japan's land.
(c) That the Americans were peaceful.
(d) That the Americans were less agressive than Europeans.

2. When did the Shogun die?
(a) Ten days after Commodore Perry left.
(b) He was still alive the next time Perry went to Japan.
(c) Five days before Commodore Perry left.
(d) Ten months after Commodore Perry left.

3. What was Perry concerned about regarding the Shogun?
(a) His death would cause too much instability for profitable trade.
(b) His death would bring in a new, more repressive Shogun.
(c) He would be ready for Commodore Perry's arrival next time with more soldiers.
(d) His death would Commodore Perry from returning.

4. Why is Shogun Ieyoshi depressed?
(a) Because he is dying.
(b) Because his wife has just died.
(c) Because his son has just died.
(d) Because he had been ignored.

5. What type of structure did Japan have at this time?
(a) Feudal.
(b) Dictatorship.
(c) Constitutional monarchy.
(d) Monarchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what time did the American ships finally anchor in Edo Bay?

2. What did the Japanese find odd about the Americans' eating habits?

3. What did Commodore Perry pretend to be?

4. What did the groups of five families have to do?

5. Who was Amaterasu?

(see the answer key)

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