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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 50-51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Joncour arrives in the village of Hara Kei on the fourth trip, what, in his mind, does he see?
(a) The village as it once was.
(b) The light off the water.
(c) The face of the mistress.
(d) The end of the world.

2. Where did Baldabiou first see Joncour?
(a) At his father's office.
(b) Working in his garden at home.
(c) Outside of church.
(d) Walking past the cafe.

3. Who could Baldabiou NOT tell a lie to about Joncour wanting to go to Japan for the fourth trip?
(a) Madame Blanche.
(b) Helene.
(c) The mistress.
(d) Joncour.

4. What kind of silkworm eggs does Joncour buy in 1861?
(a) Very healthy eggs.
(b) Good eggs from France.
(c) Bad eggs.
(d) Eggs from China.

5. When Joncour arrives at the empty house of Hara Kei the morning after the party, what does he find in the aviary?
(a) Small furry animals.
(b) Hundreds of birds.
(c) Flowers.
(d) The cage is empty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Joncour wearing on the last leg of the journey into Japan?

2. What did Baldabiou do with all of his secrets about silk?

3. By Imperial Decree, how many masts could a ship have sailing into Japan's harbors?

4. When does Joncour arrive back in Lavillidieu from Japan?

5. What is the date that Joncour gets off the train to open the eggs on his fourth trip?

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