Farewell to Manzanar Part I

Front

What event caused Papa and the other boats to return to the harbor shortly after leaving?

Back

Japan had just bombed Pearl Harbor.

Front

What did the FBI suspect the Japanese fishermen might be doing?

Back

Contacting Japanese ships off the west coast.

Front

True or False: When Papa was arrested, he maintained his dignity.

Back

True

Front

What type of factory was turned into a factory in the camp to provide better clothing for evacuees?

Back

Clothing factory.

Front

What was Jeanne's home before her internment at Manzanar?

Back

Ocean Park.

Front

What was the significance of Pearl Harbor in the context of the story?

Back

It marked the beginning of heightened suspicion and discrimination against Japanese Americans.

Front

Define internment as it relates to Japanese Americans during World War II.

Back

Internment refers to the forced relocation and confinement of Japanese Americans in camps during World War II.

Front

What was the impact of the War Department's actions on Japanese American families?

Back

It led to the loss of homes, businesses, and community ties.

Front

What does the term 'evacuee' refer to in the context of the story?

Back

An evacuee is a person who has been forced to leave their home, particularly due to wartime circumstances.

Front

How did the internment experience affect Jeanne's identity?

Back

It caused her to struggle with her Japanese heritage and her American identity.