Farewell to Manzanar Chapters 11-15

Front

What does the word 'Manzanar' mean in Spanish?

Back

Apple Orchard

Front

What was Mama's job at the hospital?

Back

Dietician

Front

In what year did Jeanne and the other children have school while at the camps?

Back

1943

Front

Who was allowed to go on overnight trips outside of the Concentration Camp?

Back

Girls

Front

What was one of the first adventures the children got to enjoy outside the Manzanar fence?

Back

Hiking

Front

What is a concentration camp?

Back

A place where people are detained, often under harsh conditions, usually during wartime.

Front

What role did education play in the lives of children in Manzanar?

Back

Education provided a sense of normalcy and structure amidst the chaos of internment.

Front

How did the internment affect family dynamics in Manzanar?

Back

Families had to adapt to new roles and responsibilities due to the loss of their previous lives.

Front

What was the significance of the year 1943 for the Japanese American community?

Back

It marked a time when many Japanese Americans were still interned in camps like Manzanar.

Front

What activities were children allowed to participate in at Manzanar?

Back

Children participated in school, sports, and other recreational activities.