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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Reservoir Shack: An Aside.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The camp sits at an altitude of _______.
(a) 4,000 feet
(b) 14,000 feet
(c) 10,000 feet
(d) Sea level

2. Where does the family meet Papa?
(a) At the camp's main office
(b) At the mess hall
(c) At the main gate
(d) At the family's unit in the barracks

3. How long is it between the time that Jeanne's father is arrested and the next time that they see him?
(a) Three days
(b) Five years
(c) Almost a year
(d) Four months

4. What is surprising about the morning at the wharf?
(a) The fishing fleet comes back
(b) Jeanne's father has a heart attack
(c) A whale washes up on the beach
(d) Jeanne is given an engagement ring

5. What hurts Mama's pride?
(a) To not be able to shower each day
(b) To not be able to provide for her family
(c) To be put into such a low, miserable living situation
(d) To have to rely on others

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the FBI find in many of the houses they search?

2. What is a common condition in the camp?

3. Who reassures Mama that they can make the barracks better?

4. Who shows his good humor and willingness to be responsible to improve things as much as possible for the family?

5. Why are the Japanese held in Manzanar?

(see the answer key)

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