chp. 15 - new bedford and fairhaven Flashcards
when does the John Howland arrive in New Bedford?
May 7, 1843, 14th Year of Tempo, Year of the Hare
how much whale oil is on board the John Howland when the ship arrives at New Bedford?
2,761 barrels
how old is Manjiro when he arrives in New Bedford?
16
what happens when the ship enters the mouth of the Acushnet River?
a white fog descends on the river
what must the crew do in order to enter the harbor?
tow the ship into the harbor with the whale boats
who stares at Manjiro when he leaves the boat?
a group of boys
who mades faces and rude gestures toward Manjiro?
the group of boys
who scolds the boys for their behavior?
a finely dressed man with a gold-handled walking stick
why is Manjiro puzzled by the rich man’s actions?
he does not understand why a rich man would do a kindness toward a poor nobody like himself
in what town does Captain Whitfield live?
Fairhaven
where is this town located? (Fairhaven)
on the opposite side of the Acushnet River from New Bedford
what does Manjiro say to Captain Whitfield when they discover their house in disrepair?
“It’s all right, you and me, we family now.”
who offers Captain Whitfield and Manjiro a place to stay?
Mr. and Mrs. Aken. Itchy’s parents
what is Captain Whitfield’s first name?
William
what makes Manjiro think that coming to America may have been a mistake?
the boys who made fun of him makes him wonder if he will ever be accepted in America
