chp. 6 - disappointment Flashcards
“whistle up a wind”?
to believe something impossible will happen
who does Manjiro accuse of stealing his possessions?
Jolly
who is being described as able to “communicate more with one eye than most people would be able to with three “?
Captain Whitfield
what does a courteous samurai do before going into battle? why?
wash his hair so if his head is taken, it will smell sweet to his enemy
what makes the tea Captain Whitfield serves taste bitter in Manjiro’s mouth?
the knowledge that he will not being going home to Japan
what was the name of the ship that entered Edo Bay to return shipwrecked sailors to Japan?
The Morrison
how many siblings does Manjiro have?
four
who was responsible for taking care of Manjiro’s family?
Manjiro
What musical instrument does Captain Whitfield play?
the violin
what does Captain Whitfield read to Manjiro?
a poem
what is the meaning of the poem?
to do the best with your lives and inspire others