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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did those who were burnt beg for?
(a) Help.
(b) Food.
(c) A doctor.
(d) Water.

2. After the bombing, what happens to Dr. Fujii's hospital?
(a) It remains standing.
(b) It is burned down by fire.
(c) It goes into the river.
(d) It remains in the bank of the Kyo Rover.

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

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

5. What happens when Mr. Tanimoto finds his wife after the bombing?
(a) They part again.
(b) They help each other help others.
(c) Together, they try to find safety.
(d) They debate whether or not they should go to Asano Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the six survivors in Hiroshima, who John Hersey writes about, still wonder?

2. What is Miss Sasaki's neighbor at the factory mistaken about?

3. What does Mrs. Nakamura do with the sewing machine prior to leaving her home?

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

5. Who does Dr. Terufimi Sasaki live with?

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