Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes

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What did Chizuko give to Sadako during her visit?

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A paper crane.

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When did Sadako discover she had leukemia?

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A cold and crisp February day.

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What was Sadako good at?

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She was good at running.

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What was Sadako not good at?

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She was not good at listening.

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How did Kenji get leukemia?

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He had gotten it from his mom.

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What caused people in Hiroshima to get leukemia?

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The bomb 'Little Boy' caused lots of radiation.

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What is leukemia?

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Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.

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

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Paper cranes symbolize hope and peace.

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What event led to Sadako's illness?

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The atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

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What did Sadako hope to achieve by folding a thousand paper cranes?

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She hoped to be granted a wish for health.