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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Tarimoto react when he sees his wife?
(a) He weeps and expresses how worried he'd been about them.
(b) He says, "Oh, you are safe."
(c) He is horrified by the sight of her wounds.
(d) He embraces her and their baby.

2. Where does Dr. Fujii work?
(a) He works at Hiroshima Hospital.
(b) He works at a local clinic.
(c) He operates a family-owned clinic.
(d) He operates a private hospital.

3. Early in the afternoon, what sweeps into Asano Park?
(a) Fire.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Bombing.
(d) Dust.

4. Once Mrs. Nakamura takes her children out into the street, what does she worry about?
(a) Her children being cold.
(b) Her children being tired.
(c) Her children being sick.
(d) Her children being hot.

5. What is Miss Sasaki's neighbor at the factory mistaken about?
(a) She thinks it's safer to stay put.
(b) She thinks no one will come save them.
(c) She thinks her back is broken.
(d) She thinks she will bleed to death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dr. Terufimi Sasaki live with?

2. At what time does the atomic bomb flash above Hiroshima?

3. With whom is Miss Sasaki laid on a large sheet under the rain?

4. What do Mr. Tanimoto and Father Kleinsorge eat from the garden on the way to the shelter?

5. After being at the park for a while, what becomes the peoples' concern?

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