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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Forgotten Holocause: A Second Rape.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the most high-profile trials described in chapter eight is for Tani Hisao. What military position does Hisao hold during the Rape of Nanking?
(a) Second Lieutenant of 4th division.
(b) Colonel of 5th division.
(c) Lieutenant General of 6th division.
(d) Major General of 9th division.

2. After John Rabe's death, his family finally publishes his diary. It is covered by world media on what date?
(a) May 9, 1958.
(b) July 27, 1874.
(c) October 4, 1982.
(d) December 12, 1996.

3. Which of the following individuals is a cabinet secretary who claims that the rape victims were actually engaged in willful prostitution during "The Forgotten Holocaust"?
(a) Hashimoto Ryutaro.
(b) Kim Young-sam.
(c) Murayama Tomiichi.
(d) Kajiyama Seiroku.

4. What nationality is John Rabe?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Japanese.
(c) German.
(d) English.

5. According to Ms. Chang, why is the Rape of Nanking not as well known as the Holocaust or Hiroshima?
(a) The Japanese killed all the witnesses.
(b) There were not as many deaths.
(c) The Chinese were ashamed of the incident.
(d) The victims stayed silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Japanese occupation of Nanking finally ends during what year?

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

3. Chang says in "The Fall of Nanking" that which of her own family members barely manage to stay together while evacuating Nanking?

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

5. What is the name of the ship on which most foreign diplomats leave Nanking right before it falls to the Japanese?

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