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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Fumiko bring that surprised everyone when they arrived at Rohwer?
(a) Books.
(b) Cast iron skillet.
(c) Sewing machine.
(d) Photograph album.

2. What did George's mother do as they left their home at the beginning of the book?
(a) Screamed.
(b) Fixed her makeup.
(c) Swore.
(d) Cried.

3. On what show was George an actor?
(a) Star Wars.
(b) Planet of the Apes.
(c) Star Trek.
(d) Godzilla.

4. Where was the internment camp that the Takei family was taken?
(a) Arkansas.
(b) Idaho.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Colorado.

5. As a teenager, when did George remember having many conversations with his father?
(a) At breakfast.
(b) While he did his homework.
(c) When they worked in the yard.
(d) After dinner.

6. What California politician got behind the movement to lock up the Japanese in 1941?
(a) Governor.
(b) Lieutenant Governor.
(c) Attorney general.
(d) Secretary of State.

7. What did George throw at Henry on page 43?
(a) Sand.
(b) Pebbles.
(c) Sticks.
(d) Leaves.

8. What was the train ride like for Takekuma and Fumiko?
(a) Frustrating.
(b) Anxiety-ridden.
(c) Terrifying.
(d) Frightening.

9. When he started to get back on the train on page 47, what did George touch that was hot?
(a) Railing.
(b) Steps.
(c) Train car.
(d) Rifle.

10. Where were George's parents married?
(a) Los Angeles City Hall.
(b) Buddhist Temple.
(c) Los Angeles Justice Center.
(d) Los Angeles County Courthouse.

11. How long had the Takei family been riding on the train when they were ordered to get off for the first time?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 4 days.

12. How old was the firstborn child of George's parents when he died?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 2 months.

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

14. How many children did Mrs. Takahashi have to care for on her own at Rohwer?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

15. Who married George's parents?
(a) A judge.
(b) A city clerk.
(c) A justice of the peace.
(d) A Buddhist priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What business did George's father pursue?

2. Why was Mrs. Takahashi's husband arrested?

3. Where did George's mother go to school?

4. What happened on December 7, 1941?

5. When George's father said that he had to help his family get ready, how much time was he allowed?

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