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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. How often would Herbert Nicholson deliver books to the camps?

2. When was H.R. 4103 passed in the House?

3. What medal did the men of the 442nd receive from President Roosevelt?

4. When was it decreed that Japanese could service in the U.S. military?

5. On page 109, what was the date?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Herbert Nicholson?

2. What were the actions of the 442nd and what did they suffer?

3. How did George and Henry feel when they saw a hog on a farm?

4. What did George's father say about the incident with the soldiers and the magic words?

5. What was H.R. 4103?

6. What medal were men of the 442nd given at first and when did they receive another medal?

7. What happened when George said the words that Chevy and Ford taught him?

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

9. Why did George think the Santa Claus that came to the camp was not the real Santa Claus?

10. What was a benshi?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

George Takei wrote They Called Us Enemy. Why did Takei write the book?

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 was a strong supporter of American democracy. Why was George’s father such a strong supporter of American democracy? Why was it ironic that he defended American democracy?

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