chp. 10 - danger! Flashcards
why does Manjiro not tell Captain Whitfield of his decision to go to America?
he wants to tell Goemon of his decision first
what does Captain Whitfield give to each of the fishermen when they left the ship?
a new jacket, trousers, an overcoat, and five half-dollar coins
what does Goemon plan to do with the money from Captain Whitfield?
buy seeds for planting and chickens to start a new life
who told Hawaiians that hula and mele were wrong?
missionaries
what is a reason Japan had closed its borders to foreigners?
foreign missionaries cam to Japan and wanted to change the Japanese way of life
how does Manjiro see the world?
with wonder
what attribute does Manjiro site as an example of the kindness of the barbarians?
they show kindness without expecting anything in return and treat all with respect
wha does Goemon give as an example of how the Americans are barbarians?
a couple walking arm in arm down the street; slavery
