Japanese writer Yoko Kawashima Watkins’ “So Far from the Bamboo Grove” is a semi-autobiographical novel published in April 1986, which takes place during the last days of World War II. What can you tell us about this piece of literature?
Questions and Answers
1.
Yoko is a young Korean girl living in Japan
A. 
True
B. 
False
2.
The Japanese policemen came to Yoko's house to tell her mother the family should leave Korea
A. 
True
B. 
False
3.
Yoko goes to the army hospital to perform for wounded soldiers
A. 
True
B. 
False
4.
Mother encourages Hideyo to join the Japanese student army
A. 
True
B. 
False
5.
Corporal Matsumura helps Mother, Ko, and Yoko escape from Nanam
A. 
True
B. 
False
6.
Mother, Ko, and Yoko ride in a train car set aside for Japanese citizens.
A. 
True
B. 
False
7.
The nurse and medic protect Mother, Ko, and Yoko from the Korean Communist Army
A. 
True
B. 
False
8.
Mother, Ko, and Yoko ride the train all the way to Seoul
A. 
True
B. 
False
9.
Yoko must wear a Japanese army uniform to protect herself from the Korean police
A. 
True
B. 
False
10.
Hideyo goes to work at an ammunititions factory outside of Nanam.
A. 
True
B. 
False
11.
The Lees and Makato's parents help the boys escape from Nanam
A. 
True
B. 
False
12.
Hideyo and his friends feel safe with the Russian soldiers
A. 
True
B. 
False
13.
During their escape from Nanam, Ko and Yoko argue with each other
A. 
True
B. 
False
14.
On the way to Seoul, Ko buys food at small shops along the road
A. 
True
B. 
False
15.
Dr. Takeda tells Mother that Yoko has serious injuries
A. 
True
B. 
False
16.
Mother accepts Dr. Takeda's offer to take them to Japan on a hospital ship
A. 
True
B. 
False
17.
Mother, Ko, and Yoko walk from the hospital to Pusan
A. 
True
B. 
False
18.
Mother, Ko, and Yoko feel safe once they reach Pusan.
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