Setting
where did the book take place?
The book takes place in Nagasaki
how many siblings does Sachiko have?
3
What day did the bombing happen?
August 6th, 1945
what were they doing at the beginning of the book?
sitting around a woven rug staring at a hard-boiled egg talking about what was going to happen.
what happened on August 9, 1945
She was playing outside with her friends and younger brother and the bomb went off and she was the only survivor.
What happened to the rest of Sachiko's family?
The rest of them all died from radiation sickness
how old are her brothers?
4 and 12
What day did the plane fly over their heads in the sky?
August 10th, 1945
Did they have actual hospitals?
No, they were makeshift and not very trust worthy.
What happened on April 6th, 1945?
There were women preparing to defend their cities with wooden spears. Every person that was able to defend was expected to help work for the war effort
what is the temperature like there?
It is warm.
What happened to the rest of Sachiko's family?
The rest of them all died from radiation sickness
When did Gandhi lead a march to the sea?
the year 1930
What happened to many of the tram stations after the bomb in 1945?
They were destroyed and left there.
What happened on August 10th, 1945?
A US B-29 bomber flew over Nagasaki and there was another plane that was flying that was stripped of all guns except for the tail guns to accommodate the weight of the atomic bombs.
What is the source of light?
The sun is the major source of light.
Does Sachiko have any sisters?
No
How old was Sachiko when her dad said they had to move again?
she was eight years old
What happened on August 15, 1945?
Many people were weeping when they learned that japan surrendered.
What day do they call ¨the end of the world¨
August 9th 1945
What does the sky look like during the bombing?
It is very smoky and dusty.
Does Sachiko still have here parents
Yes
What did most people do with their homes after the bomb?
Some rebuilt and then others found shelter from debris.
What happened on August 12, 1945
The first rescue train made its way to the town where Sachiko was.
What were people doing August 9-11?
They were searching the bombing sights for things.