I Am An American: A True Story of Japanese Internment

The author's purpose for writing the story "I am an American" was to...

• entertain the reader.

• inform the reader.

• make the reader laugh.

• tell the reader how to do something.

What is the meaning of the word demonstrations as it is used in the story, I am an American?

• Activities in which people gather to show support for or feelings about something.

• A place where people can show the things they want to sell.

• An activity that people use to start a riot among other people.

• An activity that groups use to cause hysteria among other people.

Which two things did Japanese-Americans do to prove they were loyal to the U.S.?

• They sent money and information to the Japanese military.

• They gave information to the U.S. military about German-Americans and Italian-Americans.

• They waved American flags and bought war bonds.

• Some left the country while others went into hiding places.

What is the meaning of the word internment as it is used in the story, I an am American?

• Training for a new career or job.

• Being placed in a prison-like location because of military reasons.

• Being placed in a special home after losing your house.

• A training place for the military.

What event during World War II caused the U.S. to get involved in the war.

• The German Military attacked New York City.

• German submarines destroyed American ships.

• The Japanese Military attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii by surprise.

• The Japanese Military attacked the west coast of the U.S.

What does the word sabotage mean as it is used in the story I am an American?

• To spy against your enemy.

• To declare a war against your enemy.

• To attack your enemy by surprise.

• To destroy or damage something for military advantage.

What does the word patriotism mean as it is used in the story I am an American?

• The act of showing support for one's enemy.

• The act of showing loyalty to one's country.

• The act of showing racism towards other races.

• The act of showing one's hate to people of other religions.

What does the meaning of the word condemnation mean as it is used in the story I am an American?

• The act of expressing loyalty.

• The act of expressing love for the enemy.

• The act of expressing strong disapproval.

• The act of expressing hate for your enemy.

What is author Jerry Stanley's point of view of what happened to Japanese-American during World War II?

• He felt Japanese-Americans were treated unfairly.

• He felt the U.S, government did the right thing to Japanese-Americans.

• Although he felt bad for Japanese-Americans he felt internment was necessary.

• He felt Japanese Internment camps were nice places to live.

Which country was not an enemy of the U.S. during World War II?

• China

• Japan

• Germany

• Italy