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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the man who tries to rescue Miss Sasaki tell her?
(a) "I am too weak to get you out of here."
(b) "Don't move! I'll return in an hour!"
(c) "We have no men to help you! You'll have to get out by yourself."
(d) "If you hang onto my arm, I'll be able to pull you out."

2. Where does Dr. Sasaki work?
(a) The Hiroshima University hospital.
(b) Hiroshima Hospital.
(c) The Red Cross Hospital.
(d) A private clinic.

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

4. How many patients does Dr. Fujii have prior to the bombing?
(a) 26.
(b) 7.
(c) 15.
(d) 2.

5. What did Mrs. Nakamura's deceased husband do for a living?
(a) He was a tailor.
(b) He was a government official.
(c) He was a surgeon.
(d) He was a clerk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Nakamura's neighbor tearing down his house before the bombing?

2. Where is the Reverend Mr. Tanimoto's wife and baby when the bomb falls?

3. What do the Japanese call the B-29?

4. What did those who were burnt beg for?

5. What is the 20-year-old woman doing when Mr. Tanimoto sees her?

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