Woody's Living Conditions and Attitude

The transcript describes a morning in the Manzanar internment camp, where a family wakes up to a dusty and cold environment. Woody, a family member, takes charge by assigning tasks to cover holes and improve their living conditions. Despite the challenges, the family maintains humor and resilience. Woody's leadership and determination provide hope for better conditions, highlighting the family's ability to adapt and persevere.

What was the family's initial reaction to waking up covered in sand?

• They immediately started cleaning.

• They found humor in the situation.

• They ignored it and went back to sleep.

• They were angry and frustrated.

Who took the lead in organizing the family to address the sand issue?

• Woody

• Keo

• Papa

• Mama

What did Woody use to cover the knotholes in the floor and walls?

• Tin can lids

• Old clothes

• Wooden planks

• Plastic sheets

How did Woody describe the sand coming through the cracks?

• As a different kind of sand

• As a major problem

• As something to ignore

• As a minor inconvenience

What was Mama's reaction to the living conditions?

• She was content and accepting.

• She was quietly furious.

• She was indifferent.

• She was optimistic.

What did Woody promise Mama regarding their living conditions?

• That they would complain to the authorities.

• That they would ignore the issues.

• That they would make it better.

• That they would move soon.

What was the weather like outside the barracks?

• Clear but windy

• Warm and sunny

• Rainy and cold

• Snowy and freezing

What did Woody plan to find for heating bottles?

• An electric heater

• A gas burner

• A pot

• A new oil stove

What did Woody joke about regarding breakfast?

• They would have pancakes with soy sauce.

• They would have cereal and milk.

• They would have rice with syrup and butter.

• They would have toast and jam.

How did Woody maintain his attitude despite the challenges?

• He ignored the problems.

• He remained optimistic and humorous.

• He complained frequently.

• He became frustrated and angry.