2. During the Rape of Nanking, the Japanese outdo all BUT WHICH of the following massacres?
(a) Romans at Carthage.
(b) Stalin in Russia.
(c) Timur Lenk at Delhi.
(d) Christians during Spanish Inquisition.

3. What is the geographical area mentioned as the main site of the Japanese/Chinese conflict at the time Nanking fell?
(a) Yangtze Valley.
(b) Sichuan Valley.
(c) Suzhou Plains.
(d) Hunan Gorge.

4. On December 13, 1937, Japanese soldiers are ordered to execute all Chinese prisoners of war for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?
(a) Fear of retaliation.
(b) Food shortage.
(c) Prevention of guerrilla forces.
(d) Free up space.

5. For how long does the most violent part of the Rape of Nanking last?
(a) Twelve months.
(b) Seven weeks.
(c) Six days.
(d) Two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Why, according to Kirby, is Ms. Chang's book so important?

3. In what year does the Meiji government of Japan send a naval fleet to Korea to force a commerce agreement?

4. According to Kirby, what motivates the Japanese soldiers to behave in such a horrible manner?

5. In the Introduction, the author cites what fact as her primary motivation for writing this book?

(see the answer key)

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