Sadako And The Thousand Paper Cranes

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    What kind of bomb did the United States Air Force dropped on Hiroshima?

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This is a quiz of chapter one and two.

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  • 2. 

    What is the name of Sadako's best friend?

    • Chihiro

    • Chizuko

    • Chiemi

    • Chinatsu

    Correct Answer
    A. Chizuko
    Explanation
    The question asks for the name of Sadako's best friend. Out of the given options, Chizuko is the only name that matches. Therefore, the correct answer is Chizuko.

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  • 3. 

    Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes is based on the life of a little girl who lived in Japan from...

    • 1962 to 1972

    • 1943 to 1955

    • 1943 to 1953

    • 1953 to 1963

    Correct Answer
    A. 1943 to 1955
  • 4. 

    What is the name of the day that Sadako got excited about?

    Correct Answer
    Peace Day
    Explanation
    Sadako got excited about Peace Day.

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  • 5. 

    Sadako thought ____________ was a good luck sign.

    Correct Answer
    A spider
    spiders
    spider
    a spider
    Explanation
    Sadako believed that a spider, whether it was a singular spider or multiple spiders, was a symbol of good luck.

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  • 6. 

    "but I do respect Oba chan." Sadako said. I prayed for her spirit every morning"What do you think Oba chan means in English?

    Correct Answer
    grandmother
    grandma
    it means grandmother
    it means grandma
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "grandmother" or "grandma." In the given context, "Oba chan" is a Japanese term used to refer to one's grandmother. Sadako mentions that she respects Oba chan and prays for her spirit every morning, indicating a close and reverential relationship with her grandmother. Therefore, "Oba chan" can be understood to mean "grandmother" or "grandma" in English.

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  • 7. 

    "You must not call it a carnival" said Sadako's mother. What does she mean by it?

    Correct Answer
    Peace Day
    She means peace day
    She was talking about peace day
    peace day
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Peace Day". Sadako's mother is referring to an event or occasion called "Peace Day" and she is emphasizing that it should not be referred to as a carnival.

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  • 8. 

    One morning in ____________ 1954 Sadako ran outside into the street as soon as she was dressed.

    Correct Answer
    August
    Explanation
    The correct answer is August because the question states that Sadako ran outside in the street in the morning of a specific year. Since the blank space is before the year 1954, it can be inferred that the missing month is August.

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  • 9. 

    The following are Sadako's siblings.(put a check on the correct answer!)

    • Mitsue

    • Eiji

    • Chihiro

    • Masahiro

    • Sasaki

    • Obachan

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Mitsue
    A. Eiji
    A. Masahiro
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Mitsue, Eiji, Masahiro. These are Sadako's siblings.

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  • 10. 

    How many lanterns did Mr. Sasaki have for each member of his family?

    Correct Answer(s)
    six
    6
    he had 6 lanterns
    he had six lanterns
    Explanation
    Mr. Sasaki had a total of six lanterns for each member of his family. This can be inferred from the given answers which state that he had "six" and "6" lanterns. Additionally, it is mentioned that "he had 6 lanterns" and "he had six lanterns," further confirming the answer.

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  • 11. 

    Sadako's mother said that Sadako was born to be a runner. She always thought that Sadako had learned to___________________________

    Correct Answer(s)
    run before she could walk
    Explanation
    Sadako's mother believed that Sadako had a natural talent and inclination towards running. She thought that Sadako had started learning and practicing running even before she had learned how to walk properly. This implies that Sadako was so passionate about running that she began to develop her running skills at a very early age, even before mastering the basic skill of walking.

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  • 12. 

    There is another name that people use to call the bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima. What is it?

    Correct Answer(s)
    thunderbolt
    it is thunderbolt
    Explanation
    The correct answer to the question is "thunderbolt" or "it is thunderbolt." This suggests that the bomb dropped on Hiroshima is commonly referred to as a "thunderbolt." The term "thunderbolt" is often used metaphorically to describe a powerful and destructive force, which aligns with the devastating impact of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

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  • 13. 

    Sadako was sure that they, (she and Chizuko), would always be as close as two pine needles on the same twig. What does this mean?

    Correct Answer(s)
    it means they are friends
    it means they are close friends
    they are friends
    friends
    Explanation
    The phrase "as close as two pine needles on the same twig" is a metaphor that implies a strong bond and closeness between Sadako and Chizuko. It suggests that they are not only friends but also very close and inseparable, just like two pine needles that are connected and cannot be easily separated. The repetition of the statement in different forms reinforces the idea that their friendship is deep and enduring.

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  • 14. 

    What is the name of the disease which is caused by the bomb radiation?

    Correct Answer(s)
    leukimia
    Leukimia
    the name is leukimia
    the name of the disease is Leukimia
    Explanation
    The correct answer is leukemia. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It is caused by exposure to high levels of radiation, such as from a bomb explosion.

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  • 15. 

    There is a part in the story where Sadako described the victims of the bombing, how does she describe them?(write in at least three complete sentences)

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