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

2. How many people in Hiroshima are killed by the atomic bomb?
(a) A hundred thousand.
(b) Three hundred thousand.
(c) Two hundred and fifty thousand.
(d) Two hundred thousand.

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

4. Mrs. Nakamura dresses her children in everything except for...
(a) An overcoat.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Air-raid helmets.
(d) Gloves.

5. Why does Dr. Fujii like to read the Osaka News?
(a) The Osaka News delivers the most accurate news.
(b) His clinic is in Osaka.
(c) He plans to move there after the war.
(d) His wife lives there.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a roar of approaching planes is heard at Asano Park, the baker commands people to take off garments having what color?

2. What nationality is Father Wilhelm Kleinsorge?

3. For more than a month, Dr. Sasaki works...

4. What does NOT happen to the people at Asano Park?

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

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