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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As "What the World Knew" opens, how does the world know what's happening in Nanking?
(a) Refugees are escaping to the West.
(b) Reporters are there covering the story.
(c) The leaders of the Safety Zone are issuing statements.
(d) The soldiers are sending letters to their families.

2. For how many years does the conflict between China and Japan last?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Ten years.

3. After the massacre, the Japanese create a new government in Nanking. On what date is the Nanking Self-Government Committee created?
(a) January 1.
(b) December 28.
(c) January 20.
(d) February 6.

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

5. Which Japanese news outlet begins to report that all is well and that Nanking's citizens are returning home in late December during the occupation?
(a) Xinhua.
(b) Kyodo.
(c) Nippon.
(d) Domei.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date in 1937 do most reporters leave Nanking after the city falls to the Japanese?

2. After the Japanese victory at Shanghai, Chinese officials do all BUT WHICH of the following to prepare for possible attacks elsewhere?

3. Which Japanese commander bears the brunt of the blame for Nanking during the IMTFE trials?

4. Chang says in "The Fall of Nanking" that which of her own family members barely manage to stay together while evacuating Nanking?

5. In "Six Weeks of Terror," what is the primary Japanese strategy for the invasion of Nanking?

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