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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Japanese scientists announce after having investigated Hiroshima?
(a) The announce that they need to do much more intense investigation to learn whether or not Hiroshima is safe.
(b) They announce that the radiation measurement is so high, people need to stay away from the city for at least 30 days.
(c) They announce that people could enter Hiroshima without any peril at all.
(d) They announce that people could enter Hiroshima at their own risk.

3. Who is the person who gives Miss Sasaki any real comfort?
(a) Father Kleinsorge.
(b) Dr. Fujii.
(c) Mr. Tanimoto.
(d) Dr. Sasaki.

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

5. What falls on Miss Sasaki's legs after the bomb drops?
(a) An office desk.
(b) A table.
(c) A statue.
(d) A bookcase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ends up happening to Mrs. Nakamura's children after they grow up?

2. By February 1946, what condition is Miss Sasaki in when Father Kleinsorge visits her?

3. At one point, Father Kleinsorge becomes so sick that...

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

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

(see the answer key)

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