Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Test

Front

What is O Bon?

Back

A celebration for the spirits of the dead.

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Front

What causes Sadako's illness?

Back

Radiation from the atom bomb.

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Front

What does Masahiro promise to do for Sadako?

Back

Hang every crane she makes.

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Front

What does Sadako get to do for O Bon?

Back

Go home for a visit.

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Front

What does Sadako's family give her at the end of the story?

Back

A silk kimono.

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Front

What is the significance of paper cranes in Sadako's story?

Back

They symbolize hope and healing.

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Front

Who is Sadako Sasaki?

Back

A young girl who became ill due to the atomic bomb.

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What does Sadako wish to achieve by folding 1,000 paper cranes?

Back

She hopes to recover from her illness.

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Front

What is the historical context of Sadako's story?

Back

It is set in Hiroshima after World War II.

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Front

What role does friendship play in Sadako's life?

Back

Her friends support her and help her with her crane folding.

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