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How do the events of the military police firing on the rioters add to the plot of the passage?
A) They stop the riot and show the authorities’ power to control the situation.
B) They create an opportunity for the internees to negotiate better living conditions.
C) They cause the internees to feel more optimistic about their future in the camp.
D) They encourage the internees to leave the camp peacefully.
A) They stop the riot and show the authorities’ power to control the situation.
How does the conflict between the rioters and the military police add to the plot of the passage?
A) It leads to a peaceful resolution, where both sides agree on better living conditions.
B) It escalates the violence, creating a turning point in the riot that leads to the military police using force to end it.
C) It causes the rioters to retreat and stop protesting.
D) It results in the military police leaving the camp and allowing the internees to take control.
B) It escalates the violence, creating a turning point in the riot that leads to the military police using force to end it.
Which piece of evidence from the text supports the theme of the desire for freedom and the impact of being treated as an "enemy"?
A) “Papa’s was an extreme case. Some coped with it better than he, some worse.”
B) “They might all be killed.”
C) “They want to go back to Japan.”
D) “What do they think they will find over there?”
C) “They want to go back to Japan.”
What effect does the comparison “...the searchlights scanned steadily, making shadows ebb and flow among the barracks like dark, square waves” have on the reader?
A) It creates a sense of calm and peace as the searchlights quietly move.
B) It conveys the idea that the searchlights are gentle and smooth as they move.
C) It emphasizes the threatening and unsettling atmosphere of the camp as the searchlights sweep over the barracks.
D) It suggests that the searchlights are barely noticeable and have little effect on the camp.
C) It emphasizes the threatening and unsettling atmosphere of the camp as the searchlights sweep over the barracks.
How does the event of Fred Tayama being beaten add to the plot of the passage?
A) It brings the people together to support the authorities.
B) It leads to the immediate release of all the internees.
C) It causes the internees to peacefully accept the conditions in the camp.
D) It sparks the riot, as the internees react to the violence and injustice.
D) It sparks the riot, as the internees react to the violence and injustice.
How does the characterization of Papa add to the plot of the passage?
A) Papa's leadership and involvement in the riot help calm the situation.
B) Papa’s anger at the rioters leads him to join the protest.
C) Papa’s frustration with his powerlessness and his concern for his family add to the tension and help explain his reaction to the riot.
D) Papa’s willingness to support the authorities encourages others to do the same.
C) Papa’s frustration with his powerlessness and his concern for his family add to the tension and help explain his reaction to the riot.
How does the conflict between Papa and the rioters add to the plot of the passage?
A) Papa leads the rioters in their protests against the camp authorities.
B) Papa supports the rioters and helps them organize the rebellion.
C) Papa disagrees with the rioters, calling them "Idiots" and warning that someone will be killed, adding to the tension and showing his desire to protect his family.
D) Papa tries to escape the camp, which resolves the conflict.
C) Papa disagrees with the rioters, calling them "Idiots" and warning that someone will be killed, adding to the tension and showing his desire to protect his family.
Which of the following is an example of a simile from the passage?
A) “The bells and the MP jeeps patrolling up and down the streets, I was a long time getting to sleep.”
B) “Papa’s was an extreme case. Some coped with it better than he, some worse.”
C) “The lights were gone. Shadows were sharp and fixed.”
D) “The searchlights scanned steadily, making shadows ebb and flow among the barracks like dark, square waves.”
D) “The searchlights scanned steadily, making shadows ebb and flow among the barracks like dark, square waves.”
How does the event of the mob searching for the young cook and Fred Tayama add to the plot of the passage?
A) It shows how the internees are united in their desire to support the administration.
B) It adds to the tension and chaos, leading to the riot as people take sides and act violently.
C) It demonstrates the peaceful nature of the camp and the absence of conflict.
D) It results in the internees being freed from the camp and allowed to return home.
B) It adds to the tension and chaos, leading to the riot as people take sides and act violently.
How does the setting of the guard towers and searchlights add to the plot of the passage?
A) The searchlights create a feeling of safety and protection for the internees.
B) The guard towers and searchlights make the camp feel controlled and dangerous, contributing to the sense of fear and confinement.
C) The searchlights help the characters find a way to escape the camp.
D) The guard towers are used to keep the characters entertained and distracted from their troubles.
B) The guard towers and searchlights make the camp feel controlled and dangerous, contributing to the sense of fear and confinement.
How does the conflict between the camp’s administration and the young cook add to the plot of the passage?
A) The young cook's arrest and his attempts to organize a union lead to his becoming a hero, inspiring the internees to unite peacefully.
B) The conflict over the cook’s treatment and the charges against him becomes a focal point, sparking the riot as people protest against the authorities.
C) The administration rewards the young cook for his efforts, leading to a happy resolution in the camp.
D) The young cook’s arrest results in the camp's closure and the end of the conflict.
B) The conflict over the cook’s treatment and the charges against him becomes a focal point, sparking the riot as people protest against the authorities.
Select two ways in which the perspective of Joe Kurihara is developed by the author.
A) The author describes Joe Kurihara’s frustration and bitterness, especially as he reflects on his past service in the U.S. Army, which adds to his motivation to lead the rioters.
B) The author shows Joe Kurihara’s calm leadership during the riot, helping to control the crowd and avoid violence.
C) The author reveals Joe Kurihara’s willingness to renounce his citizenship and return to Japan, which highlights his sense of betrayal and contributes to the tension in the camp.
D) The author depicts Joe Kurihara’s fear of the authorities, showing his desire to avoid conflict and live peacefully.
A) The author describes Joe Kurihara’s frustration and bitterness, especially as he reflects on his past service in the U.S. Army, which adds to his motivation to lead the rioters.
C) The author reveals Joe Kurihara’s willingness to renounce his citizenship and return to Japan, which highlights his sense of betrayal and contributes to the tension in the camp.
How do the events of the riot at Manzanar add to the plot of the passage?
A) They create a sense of unity among the people in the camp, leading to peaceful resolutions.
B) They increase the tension and show the growing frustration of the internees, which leads to a violent conflict.
C) They result in the camp’s immediate closure, bringing relief to the internees.
D) They cause the authorities to give more freedom and rights to the internees.
B) They increase the tension and show the growing frustration of the internees, which leads to a violent conflict.
How does the conflict between Fred Tayama and the rioters add to the plot of the passage?
A) Fred Tayama's disagreement with the rioters leads to his becoming their leader.
B) The rioters target Fred Tayama because of his role as a leader sympathetic to the camp authorities, adding to the violent tension that sparks the riot.
C) Fred Tayama peacefully negotiates a solution with the rioters.
D) Fred Tayama helps the rioters escape the camp without harm.
B) The rioters target Fred Tayama because of his role as a leader sympathetic to the camp authorities, adding to the violent tension that sparks the riot.
How do the events of the bells ringing throughout the camp add to the plot of the passage?
A) They create a sense of fear and urgency, adding to the atmosphere of tension during the riot.
B) They signal a time of celebration and joy for the internees.
C) They help the characters organize peaceful gatherings to discuss their problems.
D) They are a symbol of hope and promise of a better future for the internees.
A) They create a sense of fear and urgency, adding to the atmosphere of tension during the riot.
What is the effect of the metaphor “...the mess hall bells, the gongs echoing between the Inyo Range and the nearby Sierras, their furthest ripples soaking into dry sand” on the reader?
A) It helps convey the intense, never-ending noise that fills the camp.
B) It emphasizes the deep, lonely, and haunting sound of the bells echoing throughout the camp.
C) It shows how the bells are a symbol of peace and calm.
D) It describes how the bells are ignored by the people in the camp.
B) It emphasizes the deep, lonely, and haunting sound of the bells echoing throughout the camp.
How does the characterization of Joe Kurihara add to the plot of the passage?
A) Joe Kurihara’s peaceful actions encourage others to resolve the conflict without violence.
B) Joe Kurihara’s frustration and past service in the U.S. Army make him a strong voice in the riot, helping to organize the protest and escalate the tension.
C) Joe Kurihara’s leadership calms the mob and brings an end to the riot.
D) Joe Kurihara’s desire to return to Japan is accepted by the authorities and leads to a peaceful resolution.
B) Joe Kurihara’s frustration and past service in the U.S. Army make him a strong voice in the riot, helping to organize the protest and escalate the tension.
What is a theme in the passage?
A) The importance of personal freedom and the impact of its loss.
B) The idea that protests are always violent and dangerous.
C) The strength of the relationship between parents and children in times of crisis.
D) The need for military intervention to prevent public unrest.
A) The importance of personal freedom and the impact of its loss.
Select two ways in which the perspective of Mama is developed by the author.
A) The author shows Mama’s protective attitude towards her children, as she tries to keep them safe and calm during the riot.
B) The author describes Mama’s concern for the rioters, especially their desire to return to Japan, which reflects her understanding of the complexity of their situation.
C) The author shows Mama’s anger toward the camp authorities and how she expresses it by joining the protests.
D) The author reveals Mama’s fear for the future and her cautious optimism that things will improve.
A) The author shows Mama’s protective attitude towards her children, as she tries to keep them safe and calm during the riot.
B) The author describes Mama’s concern for the rioters, especially their desire to return to Japan, which reflects her understanding of the complexity of their situation.
How does the imagery in the phrase “the searchlights scanned steadily, making shadows ebb and flow among the barracks like dark, square waves” affect the mood of the passage?
A) It creates a sense of calm and safety in the camp.
B) It highlights the chaotic and frightening atmosphere of the camp during the riot.
C) It shows the beauty of the searchlights as they move across the camp.
D) It suggests that the searchlights are soothing and peaceful.
B) It highlights the chaotic and frightening atmosphere of the camp during the riot.