1. Takashima believes that the natural beauty surrounding the relocation camp helped her transcend the harsh realities of life. Cite and discuss two or three instances in the narrative that show this.

2. A Child in Prison Camp contains many suspenseful elements. What are some of these elements and how do they create suspense?

3. The narrative contains many instances that emphasize the importance of education. Cite some of these and explain why education is important for the characters.

4. Cite several examples of prejudice in the plot and determine how you would react to similar situations if you were the victim. What remedies would you suggest to alleviate such prejudice?

5. The instances of social and racial prejudice in A Child in Prison Camp may be universal, applying to other ethnic or social minorities as well. Using examples from your own life and observations, discuss the instances in...