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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through What the World Knew.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following people is alone in advocating a strong defense for Nanking in November of 1937?
(a) Chiang Kai-shek.
(b) Frank Xing.
(c) Chang Tien-Chun.
(d) Tang Sheng-chih.

2. According to Chang in "Six Weeks of Terror," what happens to the Japanese war criminals after Nanking?
(a) Fugitives from the law.
(b) Executed many years ago.
(c) Life sentences in jail.
(d) Protected by the Japanese government.

3. One of the diary writers in "What the World Knew" is able to take several reels of film and smuggle them out of Nanking on which date?
(a) January 19.
(b) December 16.
(c) March 20.
(d) November 26.

4. In "Six Weeks of Terror," what is the primary Japanese strategy for the invasion of Nanking?
(a) Take advantage of Nanking's geography.
(b) Take advantage of Nanking's trust.
(c) Convince the Korean military to assist in the invasion.
(d) Sneak in during the night before Nanking realizes what's happening.

5. What is the name of the ship on which most foreign diplomats leave Nanking right before it falls to the Japanese?
(a) HMS Fowey.
(b) USS Panay.
(c) USS Augusta.
(d) HMS Hastings.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Nanking falls, how many people are housed in the Safety Zone?

2. According to the Introduction, Americans think that World War II began in which year?

3. On what date in 1937 do most reporters leave Nanking after the city falls to the Japanese?

4. The fall of Shanghai is a particularly hard blow to the leader of the Nationalists. Who is he?

5. In "The Nanking Safety Zone," which of the following do the International Committee members NOT have to provide for the refugees in the Safety Zone?

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