Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

• Under chairman Mao, China was known for having no rights, no freedom of speech, and having public executions.

• rights that are believed to belong justifiably to every person

• how many people per sq. mile. It tells us how CROWDED a place is.

• story of a girl and the positive impacts of cultural diffusion.

A single paper crane is called "SURU". What do you call 1000 paper cranes ?

• sen suru

• senba zuru

• zen suru

• zenba suru

The Japanese art of paper folding

• origami

• orikami

• urigami

• urakami

What is the main theme of 'Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes'?

• The impact of war on children

• The importance of education

• The role of technology in society

• The benefits of sports

Who is the protagonist in 'Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes'?

• Hiroshima

• Sadako Sasaki

• Mao Zedong

• Eleanor Coerr

What cultural tradition is highlighted in 'Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes'?

• Origami

• Tea ceremony

• Calligraphy

• Kimono making

What historical event is central to the story of 'Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes'?

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The Great Wall of China

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

What illness does Sadako suffer from in the story?

• Leukemia

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Tuberculosis

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

• To be granted a wish

• To win a competition

• To become famous

• To learn a new skill

What does the paper crane symbolize in the story?

• Peace and hope

• Wealth and prosperity

• Strength and power

• Knowledge and wisdom