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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Panic Grass and Feverfew.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Nakamura react when her sewing machine is retrieved?
(a) She is happy that it is still in good shape.
(b) She is disappointed that it is all rusted and useless.
(c) She fears she is too ill to use it anyway.
(d) She is frustrated that parts of it need to be fixed.

2. What is the one feeling the survivors of Hiroshima share?
(a) The hope that everything will one day be better.
(b) The feeling of elated community spirit.
(c) The hatred for Americans.
(d) The desire to assist other atomic bomb victims.

3. A year after the bomb is dropped, what condition is Mr. Tanimoto's church in?
(a) It is rebuilt.
(b) It still has his exceptional vitality.
(c) It is ruined.
(d) It has the same number of attendees.

4. On August 18th, what does Father Kleinsorge begin to feel as he walks halfway from the center of town?
(a) He feels a lot of pain in his legs.
(b) He feels very nauseous.
(c) He feels very cold.
(d) He feels excruciatingly tired.

5. What does Mrs. Nakamura do once she receives money from the bank for her husband's bond?
(a) She gives the money to her in-laws.
(b) She buys a new sewing machine.
(c) She rents a shack.
(d) She buys a wig.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor tell Mother Superior about Father Kleinsorge?

2. What does a young man who is staying at the same hospital as that of Miss Sasaki give her?

3. What does Mr. Tanaka do as Mr. Tanimoto reads the psalm?

4. What happens to Mr. Tanimoto's health a few weeks after the bombing?

5. What are the huge drops of water falling from the sky?

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