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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 117-157.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When were the segregated soliders of the 442nd sent to break through German lines?
(a) October 13, 1944.
(b) October 26, 1944.
(c) October 30, 1944.
(d) October 1, 1944.

2. Why was it difficult to get around at Rohwer when it rained?
(a) The rain created streams running through the camp.
(b) The rain washed away the soil.
(c) There were no sidewalks.
(d) Became muddy.

3. How many of the internees held at Tule Lake were children?
(a) 1/4.
(b) 2/3.
(c) About 1/3.
(d) Nearly 1/2.

4. Where did the train stop when it first allowed the Takei family to get off?
(a) Middle of nowhere.
(b) By a lake.
(c) Near a park.
(d) A small town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was George's mother born?

2. What president later upgraded the medal that the men of the 442nd received?

3. What was the first thing that made George think that the Santa on page 107 was not real?

4. On page 70, what did Fumiko sew?

5. When was a special all-Nisei military unit created?

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