American Refugees Tell Their Stories After Returning From Singapore and Rangoon

The transcript recounts the experiences of Americans fleeing from bombings in Southeast Asia during wartime. It describes the fear and chaos as bombs fell, the air battles witnessed, and the journey from Rangoon to Calcutta. A humorous anecdote about a forgotten cake adds a personal touch to the narrative.

What was the primary reason for the evacuation of Americans from Singapore and Rangoon?

• Natural disaster

• Political unrest

• Bombings and air battles

• Economic crisis

On which date did the bombers attack the area where the narrator lived?

• February 10th

• 25th of the month

• 10th of the month

• 15th of the month

What did the narrator do after completing work in Rangoon?

• Moved to a safer area

• Secured a flight to Calcutta

• Traveled to Singapore

• Stayed in Rangoon

What did the American housewife forget before leaving Singapore?

• Her passport

• A cake

• Her luggage

• Important documents

How did the officer react to the mention of the forgotten cake?

• He said it was too late to worry

• He laughed

• He offered to retrieve it

• He was concerned