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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the geographical area mentioned as the main site of the Japanese/Chinese conflict at the time Nanking fell?
(a) Yangtze Valley.
(b) Hunan Gorge.
(c) Suzhou Plains.
(d) Sichuan Valley.

2. The commander of Nanking is supposed to be at the docks to evacuate the city by 6:00 pm. What time is it when he actually arrives?
(a) 8:00 pm.
(b) 2:00 am.
(c) 10:00 pm.
(d) 4:00 pm.

3. For Asian nations, World War II can be dated from which year?
(a) 1935.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1939.

4. In "Six Weeks of Terror," what is the primary Japanese strategy for the invasion of Nanking?
(a) Sneak in during the night before Nanking realizes what's happening.
(b) Convince the Korean military to assist in the invasion.
(c) Take advantage of Nanking's geography.
(d) Take advantage of Nanking's trust.

5. "Judgment Day" states that the IMTFE is able to prosecute how many Japanese military and political officials?
(a) 55.
(b) 28.
(c) 12.
(d) 64.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the War Crimes committee is created, trials for class B and C war criminals begin when?

2. Which of the following individuals is the director of the Japanese environmental agency who comments that Japan never intended to be aggressive and is forced to retract the statement in "The Forgotten Holocaust"?

3. In "The Occupation of Nanking," the Japanese use all BUT WHICH of the following tools to break open bank vaults?

4. The Japanese also mixed food with which of the following deadly diseases during the invasion?

5. After the order to retreat is given, what route is left open to leave Nanking without encountering Japanese soldiers?

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