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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fall of Nanking.

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) Occupation.
(b) Execution of soldiers.
(c) Execution of civilians.
(d) Rape of civilians.

2. By December of 1937, how many Chinese troops populate the area around Nanking?
(a) 20,000.
(b) 90,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 60,000.

3. After the order to retreat is given, what route is left open to leave Nanking without encountering Japanese soldiers?
(a) West.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) East.

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

5. According to the Introduction, Americans think that World War II began in which year?
(a) 1931.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1935.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following military commanders is initially in charge of the Japanese imperial army for the Shanghai-Nanking region?

2. Approximately how many Chinese civilians and former soldiers are killed during the mass execution near Mufu Mountain?

3. Shao Tzuping, one of the producers of a documentary on The Rape of Nanking, had served in all BUT WHICH of the following positions?

4. "The Path to Nanking" states that Japan's golden era of prosperity comes to an end during which decade?

5. In the Introduction, the author cites what fact as her primary motivation for writing this book?

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