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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In general, the survivors of Hiroshima...
(a) They assisted only their relatives or immediate neighbors.
(b) They tried to help everyone around them.
(c) They only assisted the women, children and elders.
(d) They were too shocked to help anyone but themselves.

2. When a roar of approaching planes is heard at Asano Park, the baker commands people to take off garments having what color?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Orange.
(d) Black.

3. Why are the wounded calling out to Mr. Tanimoto?
(a) He and his wife are carrying medical kits.
(b) He is erect and unhurt.
(c) He generously offers his help.
(d) He is carrying water and water for the wounded.

4. Why is Mrs. Nakamura's neighbor tearing down his house before the bombing?
(a) He wants to build a new home.
(b) He wants to build a small shelter instead.
(c) It lies in a dangerous spot.
(d) It lies in the path of an air-raid-defense fire lane.

5. Almost no one in Hiroshima recalls...
(a) Having heard any noise of the bomb.
(b) Having heard any sirens warning of the bomb hours prior to the bombing.
(c) Having heard the all clear sounding.
(d) Having heard people calling to be rescued.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Fukai, the Secretary of the diocese, keep saying while he's being rescued?

2. How many people in Hiroshima are killed by the atomic bomb?

3. Once Mrs. Nakamura takes her children out into the street, what does she worry about?

4. Who does the prefecture order to help clear the fire lanes?

5. What is Miss Toshinki doing when the bomb drops?

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