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

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

3. What was the last name of the boys who wanted George and Henry to yell words at the guards?

4. When did President Roosevelt give men of the 442nd a metal?

5. On page 119, how many casulties did the 442nd suffer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did the Takei family go in a Jeep on page 97?

2. What was a benshi?

3. What special dinner was served at the camp on Christmas Eve?

4. Why did the internees later feel shame about their experiences?

5. Who was Herbert Nicholson?

6. How was Tule Lake different than Rohwer?

7. What happened in August of 1945 and how did Japanese-Americans feel about it?

8. What was exciting to George when winter arrived?

9. What did George and Henry have to explore at the camp?

10. Were was the Takei family transferred in May of 1944 and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

George believed that there were patriots who fought and patriots who did not. What were two groups of people that George believed were patriots? Why did he believe those who fought and those who protested were both patriots?

Essay Topic 2

Fumiko brought toys and treats for the boys on the train. Why was bringing toys and treats a sacrifice for Fumiko? How did she care for her family during the trip and their internment? Who did she always put first? What did her actions reveal about motherhood and sacrifice?

Essay Topic 3

George’s father taught him about the democratic process. How did George’s father teach him about the democratic process? What did George learn made up the democratic process? How did his father’s teachings help him become involved in the democratic process?

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