chp. 8 - the invitation Flashcards
when does the John Howland reach the Sandwich Islands?
November 8, 1841
how many barrels if spermaceti whale oil are on the John Howland?
1,400 barrels
what does Manjiro compare to the sails of the ship?
great wings
who is described as “an honest and fair-minded man, pious and plainspoken”?
Captain Whitfield
who communicate’s Captain Whitfield’s request for Manjiro to accompany him to America?
Denzo
who say “perhaps you should take the advice of your pillow”?
Jusuke
who wrote the poem Manjiro quotes to Goemon?
Longfellow
what does Manjiro believe is the meaning of the poem?
people can do great things in their lives
who does Goemon think are the only people who can do great things?
shoguns, daimyo, and captains
what does Manjiro believe he will have a chance to have if he goes with Captain Whitfield?
a chance to learn, see the world, and have a father
who are the two gods who created Manjiro’s home island?
Izanami & Izanagi
