Can You Tell US What Happens In "Farewell To Manzanar"?

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1. What happened to the camp and Wakatsukis family in December of 1944?

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Can You Tell US What Happens In "Farewell To Manzanar"? - Quiz

"Farewell to Manazar" is a memoir about a life of Japanese in the camp during the WW II. It's a emotional journey you simply must take! Say, can you tell us what happens in this book? Have you read it? Let's take the quiz to see. . .

2. Where did the Government move author and her family? 

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The correct answer is "To Manzanar Relocation Centre in the desert outside L.A." This is indicated by the phrase "in the desert outside L.A." which suggests that the relocation center is located in a desert area near Los Angeles.

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3. Which member of the Wakatsukis family was arrested and held in a detention camp for a year?

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The correct answer is Papa. The question is asking which member of the Wakatsuki family was arrested and held in a detention camp for a year. The author, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, wrote a memoir about her family's experience in the camps, so it is not the author who was arrested. Mama and Grandpa are not mentioned in relation to being arrested or held in a detention camp. Therefore, the only remaining option is Papa.

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4. Which statement is true? 

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5. Which answer describes the best Manzanar's every day life after the riot?

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6. Why did the USA Government order all Japanese descendants to leave the States?

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The correct answer is because the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbour. This event, which occurred on December 7, 1941, led to the United States entering World War II. In response to the attack, the US government issued Executive Order 9066, which authorized the forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans living on the West Coast. This decision was driven by fears of espionage and sabotage, as well as racial prejudice and discrimination against the Japanese population.

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7. Why was a girl in Jeanne's class so amazed? 

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The girl in Jeanne's class was amazed because she didn't believe that Jeanne knew English. This suggests that Jeanne may not have shown any previous signs or indications of being able to speak English, leading the girl to be surprised when she discovered this ability.

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8. What did the U.S. Government do after this riot?

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After the riot, the U.S. Government responded by releasing a Loyalty Oath. This oath required individuals to declare their loyalty to the USA. Those who answered no to this oath were deported, while those who answered yes were drafted into service. This action was taken as a measure to ensure the loyalty of the population and to identify potential threats or disloyal individuals within the country.

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9. What happened in an event called the December Riot? 

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10. What did Jeanne's homeroom nominate her for?

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Jeanne's homeroom nominated her for the position of queen of the school's annual spring carnival. This means that her classmates selected her as a candidate to potentially hold the title of queen during the carnival.

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What happened to the camp and Wakatsukis family in December of 1944?
Where did the Government move author and her family? 
Which member of the Wakatsukis family was arrested and held in a...
Which statement is true? 
Which answer describes the best Manzanar's every day life after...
Why did the USA Government order all Japanese descendants to leave the...
Why was a girl in Jeanne's class so amazed? 
What did the U.S. Government do after this riot?
What happened in an event called the December Riot? 
What did Jeanne's homeroom nominate her for?
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