Understanding Grenade by Alan Gratz

What is the main setting of the book "Grenade" by Alan Gratz?

• World War I

• World War II

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

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Who is the protagonist of "Grenade"?

• Hideki

• Kenji

• Yuki

• Satoshi

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What object is Hideki given at the beginning of the story?

• A sword

• A grenade

• A map

• A radio

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What is Hideki's mission with the grenade?

• To defend his village

• To attack the enemy

• To surrender to the Americans

• To protect his family

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Which island is the story of "Grenade" set on?

• Okinawa

• Iwo Jima

• Honshu

• Hokkaido

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What is the main theme of "Grenade"?

• Friendship

• Survival

• Adventure

• Mystery

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Who is the American soldier that Hideki encounters?

• Ray

• Sam

• James

• Tom

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What does Hideki struggle with throughout the story?

• Finding food

• His loyalty and identity

• Building shelter

• Learning English

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What does Hideki's father do for a living?

• Farmer

• Fisherman

• Soldier

• Teacher

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What does Hideki hope to find during the war?

• His brother

• A safe place

• His family

• A treasure

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