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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fate of the Survivors.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year during "The Fate of the Survivors" does the People's Republic of China announce that it has forgiven Japan and invites the Japanese prime minister to visit China?
(a) 1974.
(b) 2002.
(c) 1991.
(d) 1985.

2. After Nanking falls, how many people are housed in the Safety Zone?
(a) Ten thousand.
(b) Hundreds of thousands.
(c) One thousand.
(d) Several hundred.

3. After Minnie Vautrin returns to the United States, she repeatedly attempts suicide. On what date does she finally succeed in ending her life?
(a) October 3, 1945.
(b) April 22, 1943.
(c) July 9, 1940.
(d) May 14, 1941.

4. What can be considered ironic about John Rabe as a defender of the Safety Zone?
(a) He is a Nazi.
(b) He is Japanese.
(c) He accomplishes good by accident.
(d) He doesn't speak any Asian languages.

5. In "Six Weeks of Terror," what is the primary Japanese strategy for the invasion of Nanking?
(a) Take advantage of Nanking's geography.
(b) Sneak in during the night before Nanking realizes what's happening.
(c) Take advantage of Nanking's trust.
(d) Convince the Korean military to assist in the invasion.

Short Answer Questions

1. When news of John Rabe's situation reaches China, the Nanking survivors raise how much money in US dollars to help him?

2. On which of the following persons does Chang NOT concentrate during "The Nanking Safety Zone" chapter?

3. Which Chinese city is known as "the Venice of China" and is completely devastated by the Japanese army?

4. George Fitch's daughter states that her father is so traumatized after the Rape of Nanking that what frequently occurs?

5. In "The Nanking Safety Zone," which individual does Chang first discuss?

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