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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did George give a speech about his childhood experiences?
(a) 2015.
(b) 2014.
(c) 2013.
(d) 2012.

2. On page 70, what did Fumiko sew?
(a) Curtains and throws.
(b) Cool clothing.
(c) Dish towels.
(d) Curtains and braided rug.

3. Which of George's family member immigrated to the United States?
(a) Great-great grandparents.
(b) Parents.
(c) Grandparents.
(d) Great-grandparents.

4. Why was Mr. Yasuda arrested?
(a) He did not speak English.
(b) He taught the Japanese language.
(c) He had Japanese films.
(d) He owned ships that traveled to Japan.

5. What was the name of Takekuma's secretary?
(a) Louisa.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Florence.
(d) Rachel.

6. How many Japanese were living in the U.S. in 1941?
(a) 95,000.
(b) 120,000.
(c) 150,000.
(d) 100,000.

7. Where were most of the Japanese Americans from at Rohwer?
(a) California and Oregon.
(b) California and Hawaii.
(c) California and Arizona.
(d) California and Washington.

8. When the Takei family were riding on the train from the racetrack, what would they have to do every time they passed a town?
(a) Draw the shade.
(b) Stand.
(c) Walk.
(d) Sit on the floor.

9. How old was Takekuma when he and his family were sent to Rohwer?
(a) 38.
(b) 36.
(c) 37.
(d) 39.

10. When was the Takei family taken from Santa Ana to a train?
(a) September 30, 1942.
(b) October 24, 1942.
(c) October 2, 1942.
(d) September 3, 1942.

11. Who got motion sickness on the train ride?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Takekuma.
(c) George.
(d) Henry.

12. When did President Roosevelt issue an order that the Japanese be interred?
(a) January 9, 1942.
(b) December 21, 1941.
(c) February 11, 1942.
(d) February 19, 1942.

13. What song was being played when George's family put up their Christmas tree on December 7, 1941?
(a) O Little Town of Bethlehem.
(b) Silent Night.
(c) Hark the Herald Angels.
(d) Joy to the World.

14. Where did George's father tell him they were going when they were taken from California by train in 1942?
(a) Adventure.
(b) Utah.
(c) South Dakota.
(d) Vacation.

15. On page 9, where did George give a speech about his experiences as a child?
(a) TedxYouth.
(b) TedxVillanovaU.
(c) TedxKyoto.
(d) TedxNantesSalon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem was there in the latrines on page 78?

2. How many generations had the Sansei been in the United States?

3. How old was the firstborn child of George's parents when he died?

4. How long had the Takei family been riding on the train when they were ordered to get off for the first time?

5. In 1941, how long had George's father lived in the United States?

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