Japan And Sadako
This quiz is to test the comprehension and understanding of Japan and the story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. The test is made up of multiple choice, fill in the blank, true and false, short answer, and essay.
- 1.
Chizuko is Sadako's:
- A.
Sister
- B.
Brother
- C.
Best friend
- D.
Grandmother
Correct Answer
C. Best friend -
- 2.
Instead of letters, Japan writes words using:
- A.
Characters
- B.
Numbers
- C.
Symbols
- D.
Pictures
Correct Answer
A. Characters -
- 3.
In the story, how many cranes did Sadako make before she passed away?
- A.
356
- B.
1,000
- C.
747
- D.
644
Correct Answer
D. 644 -
- 4.
These are one of the two good luck signs that Sadako finds in Chapter 1 are:
- A.
Clouds
- B.
Spiders
- C.
Butterflies
- D.
Paper cranes
Correct Answer
B. Spiders -
- 5.
Of the four main islands, this island is the biggest and most populated. It is also home to the country's capital.
- A.
Hokkaido
- B.
Kyushu
- C.
Shikoku
- D.
Honshu
Correct Answer
D. Honshu -
- 6.
On what continent is Japan located?
- A.
North America
- B.
Asia
- C.
China
- D.
Europe
Correct Answer
B. Asia -
- 7.
This is the Sasaki family ancestor who died in the atom bomb blast and who is remembered during the memorial.
- A.
Ducky grandmother
- B.
Nana
- C.
Oba-chan
- D.
Sensei-chan
Correct Answer
C. Oba-chan -
- 8.
This disease is a result of the atom bomb.
- A.
Mononucleosis
- B.
Liver disease
- C.
Measles
- D.
Leukemia
Correct Answer
D. Leukemia -
- 9.
When is Peace Day in Japan?
- A.
August 6, 1954
- B.
August 9, 1955
- C.
August 6, 1945
- D.
August 9, 1945
Correct Answer
C. August 6, 1945 -
- 10.
Sadako first noticed her dizziness while she was competing in a swimming event.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 11.
Kimonos are worn on a daily basis.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 12.
Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
Sadako got Leukemia while she was in her mother's womb.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 14.
Japan uses the yen as a way of payment.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 15.
What is the capital of Japan?
Correct Answer
Tokyo - 16.
Japan has two major industries. What are both?
Correct Answer
Car
Technology - 17.
Japan is to the _______ of China.
Correct Answer
East - 18.
Explain the legend of the paper cranes.
- 19.
Why did Sadako wait until her family left the hospital room to cry?
- 20.
Explain the memorial day (carnival) that Sadako went to with Chizuko.
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