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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Six Weeks of Horror.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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) Prevention of guerrilla forces.
(b) Fear of retaliation.
(c) Free up space.
(d) Food shortage.

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

4. In comparison to Germany, what percentage of war reparations has Japan paid the victims of Nanking?
(a) About 15%.
(b) 120%.
(c) Less than 1%.
(d) More than 50%.

5. Chang says in "The Fall of Nanking" that which of her own family members barely manage to stay together while evacuating Nanking?
(a) Grandparents.
(b) Parents.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Aunt and uncle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After completing their research, authors James Yin and Shi Young believe the Nanking death toll may be what number?

3. Kirby mentions in the Foreword that the Rape of Nanking accomplished what in the eyes of the world?

4. According to the Introduction, Americans think that World War II began in which year?

5. To which atmosphere could the elementary schools of Japan best be compared?

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