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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. "The Path to Nanking" states that Japan's golden era of prosperity comes to an end during which decade?
(a) 1930s.
(b) 1890s.
(c) 1920s.
(d) 1940s.

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

3. The commander of Nanking is supposed to be at the docks to evacuate the city by 6:00 pm. What time is it when he actually arrives?
(a) 8:00 pm.
(b) 2:00 am.
(c) 4:00 pm.
(d) 10:00 pm.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chang in "Six Weeks of Terror," what happens to the Japanese war criminals after Nanking?

2. In which year does a group of officers launch a coup d'etat in Tokyo that kills the Prime Minister?

3. What kind of resistance does the Japanese army meet when it gets to Nanking?

4. In his book, Lieutenant Colonel Hashimoto Kingoro wrote that Japan could escape the pressures of surplus population in all BUT WHICH of the following ways?

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

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