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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. Which of the following does the author NOT discover is a published book on the subject of Nanking?
(a) Tree of Heaven.
(b) Two Months of Terror.
(c) Tend of Orange Mist.
(d) Undeniable History in Photographs.

2. Why do the Japanese soldiers generally kill the women they rape after they've finished?
(a) In order to relieve the dishonor for the woman's family.
(b) Rape is officially prohibited by military command.
(c) They don't want to pay the women their fee.
(d) So that angry husbands won't know who to blame.

3. To which atmosphere could the elementary schools of Japan best be compared?
(a) Home school.
(b) Military.
(c) Park.
(d) College.

4. Kirby states that Ms. Chang has drawn connections between which of the following?
(a) American ignorance and Asian arrogance.
(b) Japanese and Chinese crimes.
(c) Events in America and Europe.
(d) Slaughter in Europe and Asia.

5. After completing their research, authors James Yin and Shi Young believe the Nanking death toll may be what number?
(a) 130,000.
(b) 400,000.
(c) 250,000.
(d) 320,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Six Weeks of Terror," what is the primary Japanese strategy for the invasion of Nanking?

2. For how long does the most violent part of the Rape of Nanking last?

3. Who is the Japanese imperial army major who writes a report of confession while awaiting trial for his crimes?

4. What nationality is John Rabe?

5. "The Path to Nanking" states that Japan's golden era of prosperity comes to an end during which decade?

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