30 Minutes Over Oregon

What is the setting of the story?

• Japan

• Oregon

• Airplane

• Both Japan and Oregon

Why is the setting significant to the story?

What is the theme of the story? Please use a complete sentence.

• Forgiveness and apology can lead former enemies to reconcile.

• Former enemies can become friends, but it takes actions, not just words.

• War has long-lasting effects, but the passages of time can help heal them.

• All of the above

What other stories have a similar theme to Thirty Seconds Over Oregon?

What is the definition of Catapult?

• a cat licking its fur

• jumping off of the edge of something

• a mechanical device for launching a glider or other aircraft, especially from the deck of a ship

• Use of mechanical machinery to fight against gravity.

How did Nobu feel after his attempts at bombing Oregon?

• Nobuo is an honorable person whose pride in the bombing turned to shame.

• He only had pride for his country.

• He never wanted to bomb the United States so he only felt shame.

What is the climax of 30 Minutes over Oregon?

• When Nobou accepted the offer to come back to America 20 years after the bombings.

• When Nobou was able to apologize and Brookings accepted and honored him.

• When citizens were able to go to Japan

• When Nobou died in peace because he resolved his guilt.