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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What song was being played when George's family put up their Christmas tree on December 7, 1941?
(a) O Little Town of Bethlehem.
(b) Hark the Herald Angels.
(c) Joy to the World.
(d) Silent Night.

2. What California politician got behind the movement to lock up the Japanese in 1941?
(a) Lieutenant Governor.
(b) Attorney general.
(c) Governor.
(d) Secretary of State.

3. What business did George's father pursue?
(a) Tailoring.
(b) Dry cleaning.
(c) Grocery store.
(d) Bookstore.

4. What did George's mother do as they left their home at the beginning of the book?
(a) Cried.
(b) Swore.
(c) Screamed.
(d) Fixed her makeup.

5. What happened on December 7, 1941?
(a) Battle of Bataan.
(b) RAF bomb German aircraft factories.
(c) Battle of Normandy.
(d) Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 9, where did George give a speech about his experiences as a child?

2. What were the Takei family's accommodations when they were taken from their home?

3. When was the Takei family taken from Santa Ana to a train?

4. On what show was George an actor?

5. Where was George's father born?

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