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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Judgment Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In which year does a group of officers launch a coup d'etat in Tokyo that kills the Prime Minister?
(a) 1931.
(b) 1934.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1936.

3. According to the Introduction, Europeans date the beginning of World War II in which year?
(a) 1931.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1935.

4. In the Foreword, what is the date given for the fall of Nanking?
(a) November 8.
(b) December 13.
(c) December 25.
(d) October 4.

5. In "The Occupation of Nanking," the Japanese use all BUT WHICH of the following tools to break open bank vaults?
(a) Acetylene torches.
(b) Pistol shots.
(c) Bombs.
(d) Hand grenades.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of "The Nanking Safety Zone," Chang states that the Safety Zone holds about how many refugees?

2. Ms. Chang informs the reader that the Rape of Nanking is told from all BUT WHICH of the following points of view?

3. The first diary leaked out of Nanking is published in all BUT WHICH of the following magazines?

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

5. Which of the following people is alone in advocating a strong defense for Nanking in November of 1937?

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