2. What do people hear prior to the bomb dropping?
(a) The warning siren.
(b) The all-clear sound.
(c) A radio announcement assuring everyone that all is safe.
(d) A plane flying over.

3. At what time does the atomic bomb flash above Hiroshima?
(a) 6:00 A.M.
(b) 8:15 A.M.
(c) 9:00 A.M.
(d) 11:15 A.M.

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

5. How does Mr. Tarimoto react when he sees his wife?
(a) He weeps and expresses how worried he'd been about them.
(b) He is horrified by the sight of her wounds.
(c) He says, "Oh, you are safe."
(d) He embraces her and their baby.

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

7. What is Miss Sasaki's neighbor at the factory mistaken about?
(a) She thinks it's safer to stay put.
(b) She thinks her back is broken.
(c) She thinks she will bleed to death.
(d) She thinks no one will come save them.

8. In Chapter 2, after the bombing, why does Mr. Tanimoto run towards the city when everyone else is running out?
(a) He wants to get some valuables out of his home.
(b) He wants to get food for the hungry.
(c) He needs to find doctors to help the wounded.
(d) He wants to see if his wife and baby are okay.

9. What happens to the climate in Asano Park?
(a) A whirlwind rips through the park.
(b) Snow begins to fall.
(c) A sandstorm rips through the park.
(d) Rain smelling like gas starts pouring down.

10. What does NOT happen to the people at Asano Park?
(a) They have serious burns.
(b) They die.
(c) They vomit.
(d) Their hair falls off.

11. Early in the afternoon, what sweeps into Asano Park?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Bombing.
(c) Dust.
(d) Fire.

12. After being at the park for a while, what becomes the peoples' concern?
(a) They are hungry and beg for food.
(b) They fear they won't be safe at the park until morning.
(c) They are in a lot of pain and beg for medication.
(d) They fear the water they've drank is contaminated.

13. 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 food.
(d) He takes their boat.

14. Before the bomb falls, what does everyone in Hiroshima expect to suffer?
(a) Massive B-29 raids.
(b) Poison gas.
(c) The atomic bomb.
(d) A hydrogen bomb.

15. On what day is the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
(a) August 26, 1945.
(b) August 16, 1945.
(c) August 1, 1945.
(d) August 6, 1945.