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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kirby states that all BUT WHICH of Japan's following actions took place in stark contrast to conventional rules of warfare?
(a) Execution of civilians.
(b) Rape of civilians.
(c) Occupation.
(d) Execution of soldiers.

2. Kirby mentions in the Foreword that the Rape of Nanking accomplished what in the eyes of the world?
(a) Turned public opinion against Japan.
(b) Turned public opinion against both Japan and China.
(c) Had no effect on public opinion.
(d) Turned public opinion against China.

3. According to Ms. Chang, why is the Rape of Nanking not as well known as the Holocaust or Hiroshima?
(a) The Japanese killed all the witnesses.
(b) The Chinese were ashamed of the incident.
(c) The victims stayed silent.
(d) There were not as many deaths.

4. What nationality is John Rabe?
(a) German.
(b) Japanese.
(c) Chinese.
(d) English.

5. What title does Kirby hold that qualifies him to write the Foreword for Ms. Chang's book?
(a) President of Princeton.
(b) Professor of Modern Japanese History.
(c) Professor of Modern Chinese History.
(d) President of Yale University.

Short Answer Questions

1. What World War II event has helped the world believe the myth that Japan was a victim and not an instigator?

2. The Rape of Nanking was kept quiet by all BUT WHICH of the following countries?

3. Ms. Chang informs the reader that the Rape of Nanking is told from all BUT WHICH of the following points of view?

4. The Foreword states that the occupation of Nanking was supposed to be a turning point for the Japanese in the struggle against which leader's armies?

5. For Asian nations, World War II can be dated from which year?

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