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Worksheets"Betrayed by America" Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 24mins
- The section "Attacked!" describes the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Which section helps the readers understand why that attack was made?
the introduction
Trouble on the Way"
"Mistrust and Suspicion"
"Life Goes On"
On page 6, Kristin Lewis writes, "The bombing of Pearl harbor fanned the flames of prejudice." She means the bombing made prejudice-
more intense
less intense
less noticeable
legal
Which detail from the article supports the idea that Japanese Americans were viewed with MISTRUST and SUSPICION after Pearl harbor?
"Japan launched a massive surprise attack on Pearl Harbor..." (p. 6)
"By the early 1900s, a large number had settled on the West Coast." (p.6)
"In fact, a military report stated that less than 3 % of Japanese Americans posed a potential threat to the U.S. ..." (p.6)
"Rumors flew that Japanese Americans were loyal to Japan, that they were spies..." (p.6)
On page 8, Lewis writes that HEART MOUNTAIN "looked nothing like its name would suggest." She means that the camp-
was NOT really called Heart Mountain
was NOT in the shape of a heart
DID NOT LOOK like a friendly place
was NOT in the mountains
Which of the following details SUPPORTS the IDEA that residents of the internment camps TRIED TO MAKE THE BEST of their situation?
"Many had lost everything..." (p. 9)
"Bill, his parents, and three siblings crowded into a sparsely furnished room." (p.8)
"Mothers stitched curtains to bring color to dreary windows..." (p.8)
"The toilets were even worse." (p.8)
VOCABULARY: Which word best completes the sentence?
John asked Amy what he could do to make___________ for hurting her feelings yesterday.
reparations
personal effects
ice cream
I don't know
VOCABULARY: Which word best completes the sentence?
Even though I already own the book my uncle gave me for my birthday, I appreciate the thoughtful-
reparation
sentiment
balloons
I'm not sure
VOCABULARY: Which word best completes the sentence?
We were horrified to learn about the ______________ of innocent people during the war. HINT: Think about words you've seen in the article.
consolation
internment
barrack
I have no clue
VOCABULARY: Which word best completes the sentence?
John was disappointed that he didn't win first place at the science fair, but the positive feedback he got from judges was a nice____________.
consolation
internment
being grounded
Hmmmm???
BONUS: How do you feel about yourself, as a learner?
I feel better than I have in the past
I want to feel more confident
I'm looking forward to being challenged this year!
I don't feel confident
