GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 1
Sadako's 2 good luck signs
a spider and a blue sky
Sadako lived in China from 1843 to 1855
Sadako live in Japan from 1943 to 1955
Why is Memorial Day observed?
To remember those who died when the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.
Besides her physical pain, what new pain does Sadako have?
fear of dying
What are three things Sadako did to keep busy in the hospital?
- did homework, wrote letters, amused visitors with games... and made paper cranes.
Sadako had which disease?
Leukemia
Mitsue was Sadako's best friend.
Chizuko was Sadako's best friend.
What makes leukemia dangerous?
It filled the air with radiation - a kind of poison - stayed inside people for a long time.
Why does Sadako tolerate the pain while her family visits?
She does not want her pain to upset them, especially if they are having a good time.
What are three symptons of leukemia that Sadako suffers from?
less energy, pain, headaches, bones on fire, dizzy spells, weakness, tired/listless, pale and swollen gums.
Sadako made this many cranes before she died.
644 cranes
Eiji promises to hang all of the cranes Sadako folds.
Masahiro promises to hang all of the cranes Sadako folds.
What is the purpose of the lanterns?
They carried names of relatives who had died because of the bomb Thunderbolt.
For what do those who fold cranes in Sadako's memory wish?
PEACE in the world
What were three of Sadako's questions about death?
- Would you live on a heavenly mountain?
- Did it hurt to die?
- Was it like sleeping?
Memorial Day is celebrated on this day...
August 6th
Sadako met Mitsue at the hospital.
Sadako met Kenji at the hospital.
What did Chizuko want Sadako to do with the paper? Why?
She wanted her to fold 1000 cranes to make her healthy again.
What is is the name of the holiday where they celerate the spirits of the dead who return to visit those they had loved on earth and give 3 THINGS that Sadako's family did to prepare for it.
O Bon
scrub house, fresh flowers, made delicious food, placed a lantern outside, made an alter and placed the Kokeski doll and golden crane on it.
What three things did Sadako's classmates do after she died?
- finished folding the cranes
- made a book named KOKESKI of Sadako's letters
- made a statue
Name Sadako's 3 siblings
Masahiro, Eiji and Mitsue
Lightning was the name of the atomic bomb.
Thunderbolt
What realization about her parents does Sadako come to at the race?
Sadako realizes her family loves her not matter what.
Define simile and give two similies from the story.
A comparison of two or more things using AS or LIKE
- friends...two needles - heat ... needles
- doves ... spirits of the dead
- lanterns .... swarms of flies
What three things was Sadako most upset about when she heard she would have to stay in the hospital for a while?
- she would miss graduation into junior high
- she would not be art of thee racing team
- some people never come out of the hospital