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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the setting when the story opens?The wharf in Long Beach, California, in 1941.A house in Hiroshima, Japan, in 1875.The Manzanar camp in 1983.The U. S. Capitol in 1964
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why did the fishing boats return?
They had been chased back by German U-boats.
There was a severe storm and it was not safe to stay out
The men were sick and had to be taken to the hospital.
They heard that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: When Papa was arrested, he maintained his dignity.truefalse
- 4. Multiple ChoiceOn Terminal Island, Jeanne was afraid of ___the American soldiers who guarded themthe loud noises form the factoriesthe other Japanese peoplethe bugs in her house
- 5. Multiple Choice
True or False: When Papa heard the news about the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he celebrated by singing the Japanese national anthem.
true
false
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does not describe the barracks?
cracks in walls
crowded
dusty
infested with roaches
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe War Department turned one barracks in the camp into a/an ___. factorycanningclothingautomobileammunition
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAt the camp, Jeanne continually had ____.a sore throatan ear infectiona rash on her arms and legsstomach cramps and diarrhea
- 9. Multiple Choice
For Mama, using the ____ was a humiliation that she never got used to
latrines
public well
English language
second-hand clothing
- 10. Multiple ChoiceMama went to work at the camp as ____a dieticiana secretaryan interpretera seamstress
- 11. Multiple Choice
Rather than accept a dealer's low price for her precious set of porcelain, Mama smashes it to pieces.
True
False
- 12. Multiple ChoiceFrom chapter 4: which is an example of the horrible conditions of the bathrooms?There was graffiti all over the walls.Wet toilet paper was stuck to the ceiling and the mirrors were all scratched.There were no dividers between the stalls and the toilets were "erupting."The guards kept peeking.
- 13. Multiple Choice
"Shikata ga nai" appears multiple times throughout these chapters. What does this Japanese saying mean?
Family over everything. No matter what.
It cannot be helped. It must be done.
Forever together.
It is time for dinner.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Where does Jeanne constantly walk to in Chapter 5?
To a cooking class
To someone else's barrack to help the family
To an after school program
To the Catholic church
- 15. Multiple Choice
How does Papa look different when he comes to Manzanar?
He is blind now
He lost his right arm
He looks like he aged ten years
He is entirely bald
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAfter being arrested where is Papa taken?Pearl HarborFort LincolnWashington, DCHe is not arrested
- 17. Multiple Choice
A long-term result of the mess hall system was
Many don't eat anything
Family life falls apart
People gain too much weight
None of the above
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which best describes Woody's personality?
Easy-going, positive
Demanding, authoritative
Determined, strict
Lazy, uncertain
- 19. Multiple Choice
Was Jeanne's family very religious?
Yes
No
- 20. Multiple Choice
Jeanne was baptized by the Catholic nuns in the camp.
True
False
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