Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

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What did Sadako’s mother always say about Sadako?

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She had learned to run before she could walk.

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What did Chizuko exclaim at the Peace Park about Sadako's memories?

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Sadako couldn’t possibly have remembered anything from when the atom bomb was dropped.

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What did Sadako realize on her first day at the hospital?

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She would not be allowed to have her parents visit her during her hospital stay.

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What did the golden crane remind Sadako as she fought her fear?

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There was always hope.

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Why did Mr. Sasaki take Sadako to the Red Cross Hospital?

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He took her after she collapsed in the schoolyard.

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

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The paper crane symbolizes hope and peace.

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What illness did Sadako suffer from?

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Sadako suffered from leukemia.

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What does the story of Sadako teach us about resilience?

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It teaches us to remain hopeful and strong in the face of adversity.

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What event does Sadako's story relate to historically?

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Sadako's story relates to the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

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What does the act of folding paper cranes represent in Japanese culture?

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Folding paper cranes represents a wish for peace and healing.