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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Panic Grass and Feverfew.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mostly, what food is brought back from the shelter for the wounded?
(a) Pumpkin.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Rice.
(d) Carrots.

2. What does the rumor being spread about the atomic bomb do to Mrs. Nakamura and her children?
(a) The rumor arouses more hatred and resentment of America than they had felt all through the war.
(b) The rumor makes them feel more resigned and passive about the moral issue of the atomic bomb.
(c) The rumor makes them lose all hope of ever regaining their normal lives.
(d) The rumor makes them wish they had died the moment the bomb dropped.

3. Why is it several days before the survivors of Hiroshima know about the bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
(a) The Emperor requests that it be so.
(b) Japanese newspapers and radio are extremely cautious on the subject of the weapon.
(c) The Japanese government wants to first better understand what is going on.
(d) Japanese newspapers and radio fear the country will experience an uncontrollable hysteria if they hear of the bomb.

4. Mr. Tanimoto carries water from the river to the people, an act which...
(a) Saves a number of people.
(b) Turns out to be a mistake.
(c) He regrets having done.
(d) He is proud to have been able to do.

5. After the explosion, what does Father Kleinsorge run around in?
(a) A heavy coat.
(b) His underwear.
(c) His bathrobe.
(d) His pajamas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Nakamura and her children go to after leaving the park?

2. What are the people at Asano Park promised by a young officer?

3. What do Mr. Tanimoto and Father Kleinsorge eat from the garden on the way to the shelter?

4. What concern is there about giving Father Kliensorge a blood transfusion?

5. Who helps Mrs. Nakamura free the children?

(see the answer key)

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