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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 40-80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Takekuma's secretary?
(a) Louisa.
(b) Florence.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Margaret.

2. What did Fumiko bring that surprised everyone when they arrived at Rohwer?
(a) Sewing machine.
(b) Books.
(c) Photograph album.
(d) Cast iron skillet.

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

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

5. Why was Mrs. Takahashi's husband arrested?
(a) He had come from Japan the year before.
(b) He was a Buddhist minister.
(c) He had family in Japan in the military.
(d) He was related to a Japanese general.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was George's father born?

2. What generation were the Issei Japanese Americans?

3. How long had the Takei family been riding on the train when they were ordered to get off for the first time?

4. When the Takei family were riding on the train from the racetrack, what would they have to do every time they passed a town?

5. What business did George's father pursue?

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