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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through What the World Knew.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Fall of Nanking," Chang states that Nanking has been occupied by foreign armies how many times?
(a) One.
(b) Eight.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

2. On what date does the commander who is left in charge of Nanking receive orders from the leader of the Nationalists to abandon the city?
(a) December 29.
(b) January 3.
(c) November 26.
(d) December 11.

3. During which year does the author say she first realized the Nanking massacre was historically accurate and not simply myth?
(a) 1987.
(b) 1994.
(c) 2005.
(d) 1972.

4. Why do the Japanese soldiers generally kill the women they rape after they've finished?
(a) So that angry husbands won't know who to blame.
(b) They don't want to pay the women their fee.
(c) In order to relieve the dishonor for the woman's family.
(d) Rape is officially prohibited by military command.

5. After the order to retreat is given, what route is left open to leave Nanking without encountering Japanese soldiers?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) South.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following American correspondents does Chang NOT mention in the "What the World Knew" chapter?

2. Shao Tzuping, one of the producers of a documentary on The Rape of Nanking, had served in all BUT WHICH of the following positions?

3. For Asian nations, World War II can be dated from which year?

4. Segments of the diary writer's film in "What the World Knew" are eventually included in a documentary entitled "Why We Fight: Battle of China" by which director?

5. After the Japanese victory at Shanghai, Chinese officials do all BUT WHICH of the following to prepare for possible attacks elsewhere?

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