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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kirby mentions in the Foreword that Nanking prompted China to do all BUT WHICH of the following?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Give up.
(c) Outlast.
(d) Regroup.

2. For Asian nations, World War II can be dated from which year?
(a) 1935.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1941.

3. The Foreword states that the occupation of Nanking was supposed to be a turning point for the Japanese in the struggle against which leader's armies?
(a) Asaka Yasuhiko.
(b) Chiang Kai-shek.
(c) Tang Sheng-chih.
(d) Nakajima Kesago.

4. Kirby mentions in the Foreword that the Rape of Nanking accomplished what in the eyes of the world?
(a) Turned public opinion against China.
(b) Had no effect on public opinion.
(c) Turned public opinion against Japan.
(d) Turned public opinion against both Japan and China.

5. According to the Introduction, Americans think that World War II began in which year?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1935.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1931.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ms. Chang, why is the Rape of Nanking not as well known as the Holocaust or Hiroshima?

2. In what year does China's war with Japan end?

3. What item has Ms. Chang found, belonging to John Rabe, that is mentioned in the Foreword?

4. During the Rape of Nanking, the Japanese outdo all BUT WHICH of the following massacres?

5. Decades later, what is still stunning about the way in which the Rape of Nanking was conducted?

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