Sadako Chap. 9 Passage Analysis Questions

Analyze how Sadako's perception of time changes throughout the passage. What might this suggest about her mental and emotional state?

• It indicates deteriorating health and mental state.

• She becomes more relaxed and hopeful.

• She is indifferent to her situation.

• Loss of awareness of days and nights.

Compare and contrast Sadako's attitude towards making paper cranes at the beginning of the passage with her attitude near the end. What does this reveal about her character development?

• Sadako starts out hopeful and determined, but becomes discouraged and gives up, showing a loss of hope.

• Sadako is uninterested at first, but becomes excited and motivated, showing her growing optimism.

• Sadako is hopeful and determined at first. Later struggles, but still persistent showing her personal growth and resilience.

• Sadako's attitude remains the same throughout, showing no change in her character.

Explain the significance of the "warm, loving circle" Sadako feels when her family is present. How does this image contribute to the overall tone of the passage?

• Shows her family's support and comfort, contributing to a hopeful and loving tone. While also contributing to the coldness of illness and death.

• Represents her isolation and loneliness, creating a somber tone.

• Highlights her fear and anxiety, making the tone tense.

• Demonstrates her anger towards her family, resulting in a negative tone.

Interpret the symbolism of the paper cranes seeming to fly out the window. What deeper meaning might this convey (show) about Sadako's situation?

• It shows Sadako's impending death. Symbilizes freedom from suffering and hope or the release of Sadako's spirit.

• The loss of Sadako's family.

• The arrival of a new beginning for Sadako.

• Sadako's fear of the outside world.

Evaluate the role of hope in the passage. How does Sadako balance hope with the reality of her situation, and what does this suggest about human nature?

• Hope motivates Sadako to contine making cranes. It conflicts with with the reality of her worsening condition and demonstrates human resilience in the face of adversity.

• Sadako ignores reality and only focuses on hope, showing denial.

• Sadako loses hope completely, showing human weakness.

• Hope makes Sadako unrealistic about her situation, showing naivety.

The author uses sensory details to create atmosphere in the passage. Which of the following is an example of this technique?

• Description of the paper cranes rustiling. Feeling of the golden crane and it creates a vivid, immersive atmosphere.

• Listing the characters' names.

• Stating the year the story takes place.

• Mentioning the author's biography.

Analyze the relationship between Sadako and her mother as portrayed in the passage. How does this relationship reflect more extended themes in the story?

• It highlights conflict and misunderstanding, reflecting themes of struggle.

• It demonstrates indifference, reflecting themes of isolation.

• It focuses on rivalry, reflecting themes of competition.

• Shows her mother's emotional struggle. It also demonstrates Sadako's concern for other even though she's suffering. It reflects themes of love, family support and sacrifice.

Sadako uses a metaphor to describe trying to forget about death. Why is this an effective comparison, and which of the following is an alternative metaphor that could convey a similar idea?

• It is effective because it compares the inevitability of death to a natural, unstoppable force.

• Trying to forget about death is like reading a book with missing pages.

• Trying to forget about death is like painting with invisible ink.

• Trying to forget about death is like climbing a mountain with no end.

The role of physical objects (such as the paper cranes and the golden crane) in the passage is to:

• Provide background information about the setting.

• The paper cranes symbolize hope and persistence. The golden crane symbolizes strength and inspiration.

• Introduce new characters to the story.

• Explain the historical context of the events.

Reflect on the passage's ending. How does the author create a sense of closure while still leaving room for interpretation? What emotions does this evoke in the reader?

• By resolving all plot points and leaving no ambiguity, evoking satisfaction.

• It creates closure through Sadako's final sleep. It leaves room for interpretation about what happens after and it evokes emotions of sadness, acceptance, and peace.

• By abruptly ending the story, evoking confusion.

• By introducing new characters at the end, evoking surprise.