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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fire.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the climate in Asano Park?
(a) Rain smelling like gas starts pouring down.
(b) Snow begins to fall.
(c) A whirlwind rips through the park.
(d) A sandstorm rips through the park.

2. At Asano Park, how do the wounded die?
(a) They beg to be treated.
(b) They complain the whole way through.
(c) They scream in pain.
(d) They die quietly.

3. What does Mr. Tanimoto take from the five dead men in the river?
(a) He takes their boat.
(b) He takes their wallets.
(c) He takes their food.
(d) He takes their glasses.

4. Before the bomb falls, what does everyone in Hiroshima expect to suffer?
(a) Poison gas.
(b) The atomic bomb.
(c) A hydrogen bomb.
(d) Massive B-29 raids.

5. After being at the park for a while, what becomes the peoples' concern?
(a) They fear they won't be safe at the park until morning.
(b) They are hungry and beg for food.
(c) They fear the water they've drank is contaminated.
(d) They are in a lot of pain and beg for medication.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Reverend Mr. Kiyoshi Tanimoto doing when the bomb drops?

2. In Chapter 2, after the bombing, why does Mr. Tanimoto run towards the city when everyone else is running out?

3. How many children does Mrs. Hasuyo Nakamura have?

4. Prior to the bombing, what happens to Hiroshima's population?

5. What is the 20-year-old woman doing when Mr. Tanimoto sees her?

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