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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prior to the bombing, why is Hiroshima an inviting target?
(a) It is the largest city in Japan.
(b) It is the most populated city in Japan.
(c) It is one of the most important military command and communications centers in Japan.
(d) It is in the center of Japan.

2. How is Miss Sasaki related to Dr. Sasaki?
(a) There is no relation.
(b) She is his sister-in-law.
(c) She is his niece.
(d) She is his cousin.

3. Mrs. Nakamura dresses her children in everything except for...
(a) An overcoat.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Air-raid helmets.
(d) Gloves.

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

5. What happens in 1966 when Nakamura retires from Suyama Chemical?
(a) She remains indoors for the majority of her days.
(b) She is able to enjoy her life.
(c) She starts selling baked goods from home.
(d) She starts sewing for extra income.

Short Answer Questions

1. On August 15, who publicly speaks for the first time in Japanese history over the radio?

2. What does Miss Sasaki's profession permit her to do?

3. What does Mr. Tanimoto have to keep consciously repeating to himself in order to get all the people across the river?

4. Who does Dr. Terufimi Sasaki live with?

5. Why does Mr. Tanaka expect all the doctors of Hiroshima to come to him?

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