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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fall of Nanking.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For how many years does the conflict between China and Japan last?
(a) Three years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Eight years.

3. In "The Path to Nanking," the author states that the Japanese Samurai code of conduct is called what?
(a) Bushido.
(b) Konnichiwa.
(c) Kiyaku.
(d) Masurao.

4. In the 12th Century, the Samurai became firmly established by which powerful Japanese family?
(a) Minamoto.
(b) Shogun.
(c) Fujiwara.
(d) Hirohito.

5. Why, according to Kirby, is Ms. Chang's book so important?
(a) The book brought great publicity to Chinese Americans.
(b) The incident has largely been forgotten in the West.
(c) No one has ever talked about the event before.
(d) It is the only historical account written by a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nanking falls, Japanese soldiers round up tens of thousands of Chinese men and commit all BUT WHICH of the following atrocities?

2. Tuberculosis strikes the first commander of the Japanese military. Who then takes over as the leader of the troops around Nanking?

3. When does the author first learn about the Rape of Nanking?

4. Japan succeeded in accomplishing war with China during the summer of which year?

5. To which infamous Nazi is Nakajima Kesago compared in the "Six Weeks of Terror" chapter?

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