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Is the story an autobiography?
No
Where does the story start?
Bainbridge Island, WA
"But only my face and my name are Japanese. The rest of me is American".
- Manami
Which country dropped the atomic bombs on Japan?
A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
Dictator
What are the chapters named for?
Months of the year (March, April, May etc.)
How many days does the family have to leave town?
Four days
"Remember, this is not your fault. I will miss you. And I will pray that I see you again soon".
- Mrs. Brown (the teacher)
Axis: Germany, Japan, Italy
Allies: USA, Great Britain, Russia
Giving or showing firm and constant support or commitment to a person or institution
Loyal
Loyalty
Who is the story's narrator?
Manami gets stopped before she is able to board the bus. Why?
She tried to hide Yujiin, the dog, under her jacket.
"Your family number is 104313. Place these on all of your luggage. Each family member must wear a tag, too".
- A soldier
How and when did WWII start?
Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
A form of government in which power rests with the people through voting.
Democracy
What kind of book (What genre) is this novel?
Historical Fiction
What do the posters all over town say? (One word)
Evacuate
"When the soldiers see you, they are scared too".
- Grandfather
About how many people died in WWII?
An estimated 60-85 million
To argue about a subject or topic, especially in a formal manner
Who is the author?
Lois Sepahban
Manami asks her mother of three questions, to all of which her mother responds "I don't know". What are her three questions?
1. Why do we have to leave?
2. Where will we go?
3. For how long will we be gone?
"Manami, what have you done?"
- Mother
1. Where did D-Day take place?
2. Where did Pearl Harbor take place?
1. Normandy, France
2. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Individual rights protected by law from unjust or unfair governmental or other interference.
Civil liberties