Hiroshima Quiz
This test has questions not only on the vocabulary of the Hiroshima book written by John Hershey, but it also has questions on theme and the characters.
- 1.
Why does Mrs. Sasaki become a nun?
- A.
She got the calling to become a nun.
- B.
Father Kliensorge told her to become a nun.
- C.
It was the most convenient for her considering she couldnt find work and wouldnt get married.
- D.
It was the best job for her to have.
Correct Answer
C. It was the most convenient for her considering she couldnt find work and wouldnt get married. -
- 2.
How did Dr.Fujii live his life after the atomic bomb?
- A.
Afraid of the future and only living in the present.
- B.
Living in the future not looking back at the past.
- C.
Exepting of the atomic bombing and living his life quietly with his family.
Correct Answer
A. Afraid of the future and only living in the present. -
- 3.
How does Dr. Sasaki lead his life after the atomic bombing?
- A.
Afraid of the future and only living in the present.
- B.
Living in the future, never looking back at the past.
- C.
Excepting the atomic bombing and living his life quietly with his family.
Correct Answer
B. Living in the future, never looking back at the past. -
- 4.
Mrs Nakamara never complained and excepted what had happened to her. She had a double to her character in the book. Who is Mrs Nakamara's double in the book?
Correct Answer
Miss Sasaki - 5.
Why are Mr. Tanimoto and his foil foils? Explain why the two characters opposite eachother.
- 6.
What are examples of the unnatural power of the bomb?
Correct Answer
changing day to night
making wind and rain
changing temperature - 7.
Why was America not right in dropping the atomic bomb?
Correct Answer
- 8.
What man vs man conflict was shown with the use of the atomic bomb?
- 9.
Explain the man vs nature conflict after the use of the atomic bomb.
- 10.
What does Ailed mean?
- A.
To have authority
- B.
To sacrifice
- C.
To summit an overpowering force
- D.
To cause physical or mental pain
Correct Answer
D. To cause physical or mental pain -
- 11.
What does Moribund mean?
- A.
Apparent
- B.
In a dying state
- C.
Not lasting
Correct Answer
B. In a dying state -
- 12.
Which word fits this description?Not open to attack...
- A.
Abnegating
- B.
Succumbed
- C.
Solicitious
- D.
Unassailable
Correct Answer
D. Unassailable -
- 13.
What does Ostensibly mean?
- A.
Weaken
- B.
Persistent in effort
- C.
Apparent
- D.
Having authority
Correct Answer
C. Apparent -
- 14.
What does solace mean?
- A.
Allieviated
- B.
Mild and kind
- C.
Theatrical performance
- D.
Not lasting
Correct Answer
A. Allieviated -
- 15.
What does Incendiaries mean?
- A.
Burning of moxa on the skin
- B.
To sacrifice
- C.
Setting property on fire
- D.
Persistent in effort
Correct Answer
C. Setting property on fire -
- 16.
Which word means to sacrifice?
- A.
Solace
- B.
Putrescence
- C.
Immolate
- D.
Atrophied
Correct Answer
C. Immolate -
- 17.
Which word means fond of drinking?
- A.
Transient
- B.
Admonition
- C.
Terminus
- D.
Convivial
Correct Answer
D. Convivial -
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