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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 did Carl Heine, Jr. die?

2. Ishmael's father felt the islanders were forced

3. Why didn't Kabuo remember getting an extra battery before he went fishing on the morning of his arrest?

4. Evidence that will turn the case completely around is found by the Sheriff

5. With fog as thick as it was on the night that Carl Heine died, it was easy to

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Carl's blood ended up on the handle of Kabuo's fishing gaff.

2. Why does Ishmael not take his information from the coast guard directly to Judge Fielding as he figures he father would have done?

3. What does Guterson mean when he says that, "...the prosecutor, knew well the value of a Susan Marie Heine."

4. Learning that Carl has kept Kabuo's fishing rod all these years suggests that Kabuo might be telling the truth? Explain this.

5. Does Sergeant Maples have any personal motives for seeming to incriminate Kabuo in his testimony?

6. Nels Gudmundsson makes a fascinating statement about Hooks' tactics with regard to racism. Discuss this.

7. Why did Kabuo and Hatsue not inform the Sheriff of what they said really happened on the night of Carl Heine's death?

8. Why does Moran suspect the blow to Carl Heine's head was from a kendo stick?

9. What is the glimmer of hope that comes from Susan Marie's testimony?

10. Although things are looking a little better for Kabuo, his story is once again compromised by a question from Alvin Hooks. Explain how he damages his testimony in this chapter.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Japanese diet has always been considered sparse and healthy. Research today's typical diet for the typical Japanese family, both in the US and Japan. Do they have a higher or lower mortality rate? Has their diet changed considerably in the past decades? What are the predominant health problems among Japanese? Americans? Compare and contrast.

Essay Topic 2

Research and write an in-depth essay about the Japanese internment camps in the US during World War II. If possible, find someone to interview who has some childhood memories of the experience and interview him or her. Has the US, in your opinion, reconsidered its decision to place people in camps when their native country is at war with us? Has it reconsidered the decisions that were made back then? Is there a general consensus about the advisability of such a program? If possible, include some photos.

Essay Topic 3

Roosevelt swiftly and effectively reacted to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Do a research essay and write about Roosevelt and his response to the Japanese, what followed and the eventual result. Did Roosevelt have a high popularity rating in America at this time. Did he handle the war effectively and in the best way possible? Take a position.

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