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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the people attribute their sickness of nausea and vomiting to?
(a) The food they'd eaten.
(b) Gas the Americans dropped.
(c) The terrible smell of the bomb.
(d) The water they'd drank.

2. What does Mr. Tanimoto take from the five dead men in the river?
(a) He takes their wallets.
(b) He takes their glasses.
(c) He takes their boat.
(d) He takes their food.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Mrs. Nakamura free the children?

2. On what day is the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

3. How does Mr. Tarimoto react when he sees his wife?

4. In Chapter 2, why does Mr. Tanimoto run back to a hillock in the rayon man's garden?

5. What does the man who tries to rescue Miss Sasaki tell her?

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