WorksheetsFarewell to Manzanar: Chs. 8-12
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 36mins
The riot that took place about a year after Pearl Harbor was called...
The December Riots
The Pearl Harbor Anniversary Riots
Takama Riot
Kurihaha Riot
TRUE or FALSE: Nobody dies in the December Riot.
True
False
What were some of the things the Japanese Americans were protesting in Manzanar?
They were protesting for better food, more sugar and meat, and higher wages.
They were protesting for a return to Japan, to stop being Americans, and to join the Japanese Army.
They were protesting being imprisoned at the camps.
How did the Japanese Americans at Manzanar arrange their meetings about the topics they wanted to protest?
Secret Notes
The ringing of the bells at the mess hall
word of mouth
smoke signals
What was the cause of the riot at Manzanar?
The beating of Fred Tayama (Japanese American helping the government)
The arrest of the men who beat up Fred Tayama (the young cook)
The shooting of two men who beat up Fred Tayama.
How does the riot at Manzanar end?
With the Japanese Americans getting most of the things they were protesting for
With the FBI coming to camp and arresting people
With tear gas, soldiers, and two people dead.
During the misunderstanding at the reservoir, who was more frightened: Kaz and his men or the MPs with guns?
Kaz and his men
Mps with guns
They were equally afraid of each other.
What does the new camp director give the people as an apology for all the turmoil after the riots?
Extra meat and sugar
New houses.
A Christmas Tree
What finally forces Papa to stop isolating himself and to rejoin his family?
The Riots
A death in the family
The Loyalty Questionnaire
Gaining a sponsor, getting a job, and moving far inland was a new program at camp called . . .
The Loyalty Question
Relocation
Job Assistance Program
What were the two questions on the Loyalty Questionnaire that caused so much controversy with the Japanese Americans at Manzanar?
The first question was whether or not they would be willing to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. The second question asked them to swear allegiance to the United States and to give up their allegiance to Japan.
The first question asked them whether or not they would like to move to back to Japan. The second questions asked them if they would fight for Japan or America.
The first questions as whether or not they consider themselves american. The second question dealt with where they would like to move to in America once they are approved for relocation.
Why did the Japanese internees feel it necessary to enlist in the army?
To prove they were loyal to America.
To get out of the internment camp.
To start an underground revolution against America.
What answer does Papa plan to give to questions 27 and 28 on the loyalty questionnaire?
NO YES
YES NO
YES YES
NO NO
What would happen to the Japanese Americans who said NO NO to the loyalty questionnaire?
They would be sent back to Japan.
They would be sent to Tule Lake, an even more isolated camp.
They would be labeled as disloyal.
What does Manzanar mean in Spanish?
Manzanar means Apple Orchard in Spanish
Manzanar means Apple in Spanish
Manzanar means Apple Farm in Spanish.
How did the Japanese Americans make Manzanar "normal"?
The Japanese Americans pretended they were living in a normal neighborhood.
The Japanese Americans built a park, rock gardens, and decorated their homes.
The Japanese Americans went to school and work just like they did outside the camp.
What is irony?
Irony is the contrast between what is stated and what is meant or between what is expected to happen and what really happens.
Irony is when an author gives you hints about what is going to happen later in the story.
Irony is the word you use to describe a writer's attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work.
Why would Jeanne's brother singing Don't Fence Me In with his Jazz Band be considered ironic?
it is ironic because all of the Japanese Americans are fenced inside the internment camp.
It is ironic because it is the #1 song in America at the time.
It is ironic because everyone hates the song, but they keep performing it anyway
