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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. To what number is the population of northern China reduced after the terror campaign in 1941?
2. On December 15, 1938, Japanese soldiers force five thousand refugees to line up so they can steal how much money from them?
3. One of the deadliest policies endorsed by the Japanese government during the war is the "Three-all" policy, which means all BUT WHICH of the following?
4. Which of the following individuals holds several government positions and is forced to resign after stating that Japan was not an aggressor during "The Forgotten Holocaust"?
5. By spring of 1938, all BUT WHICH of the following functions have resumed in Nanking?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are John Rabe's diary accounts of Nanking so explosive and important when they are finally released?
2. Briefly discuss Ishihara Shintaro's assertions set forth in "The Forgotten Holocaust" about how the Rape of Nanking is a lie.
3. What contribution does Dr. Bretton Lee Douglas make to the publication of the book?
4. How does the outside world get information on the events in Nanking during "What the World Knew"?
5. What event finally ends the occupation of Nanking, and when does it end?
6. Briefly describe the fate of John Rabe after the Nanking massacre.
7. Briefly describe the medical experiments conducted by the Japanese on citizens of Nanking. How many are killed in this manner?
8. Why are the leaders of the International Safety Zone Committee particularly well-suited to tell the real story of Nanking?
9. Describe the biological warfare used by the Japanese in an attempt to exterminate Chinese civilians.
10. Why do the Japanese encourage narcotic use among the Chinese?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Emperor Hirohito and his family were granted immunity for all wartime actions in exchange for Japan's surrender. In a well-developed essay, discuss whether or not this action was justified. Use supporting material from the text to analyze how much the emperor knew of the events in Nanking, and to what extent other members of the imperial family should or should not have been held accountable.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the different methods used to rescue the Chinese population of Nanking by John Rabe, Robert Wilson, and Minnie Vautrin. Be sure to use material from the text to support the essay.
Essay Topic 3
Given Matsui's absence during most of the atrocities during the first several weeks of the occupation, historians have long been puzzled by his willingness to take complete blame for the Rape of Nanking. Discuss three possible reasons for Matsui's behavior. Include historical research and supporting material from the text.
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