Community Reactions and Family Dynamics

The transcript describes the events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor from the perspective of a Japanese-American family. It begins with a description of a typical day in 1941, with Papa preparing his fishing fleet. The unexpected return of the boats signals the news of the Pearl Harbor attack. Papa, a Japanese immigrant, burns documents to sever ties with Japan but is arrested by the FBI due to wartime suspicions. The family faces emotional turmoil as they struggle with Papa's absence and the accusations against him.

What was the name of Papa's prized fishing boat?

• The Sardine

• The Waka

• The Nereid

• The Santa Monica

What was the main reason the fishermen wanted to be independent?

• To avoid taxes

• To have flexible working hours

• To maintain control over their catches

• To travel to different countries

Why did the fishing boats unexpectedly return to the harbor?

• The boats had engine problems

• The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor

• The fishermen forgot supplies

• A storm was approaching

What was the community's reaction to the news of Pearl Harbor?

• They were shocked and confused

• They celebrated

• They immediately evacuated

• They were indifferent

What did Papa do with the flag he brought from Hiroshima?

• He burned it

• He donated it to a museum

• He gave it to a friend

• He hid it in the attic

Why was Papa arrested by the FBI?

• He was suspected of espionage

• He was a Japanese alien with a fishing license

• He refused to cooperate with authorities

• He was caught signaling enemy ships

How did the FBI view the radios owned by Japanese families?

• As valuable communication devices

• As outdated technology

• As harmless entertainment

• As potential tools for sabotage

What was the emotional state of the narrator's mother after Papa's arrest?

• She was relieved

• She was indifferent

• She was devastated and wept for days

• She was hopeful for his quick return

What did the narrator not understand about the family's reaction to Papa's arrest?

• Why everyone was crying

• Why Papa was arrested

• Why they had to move

• Why the boats returned

What did the article in the Santa Monica paper accuse Papa of?

• Leading a protest against the government

• Stealing from the canneries

• Spying for Japan

• Delivering oil to Japanese submarines