The Story of Sadako Quiz

Why did Sadako start folding cranes?

• To decorate her hospital room

• Because of a legend that says folding 1,000 cranes grants a wish

What do 1,000 cranes symbolize in Japan?

• Money

• Peace and hope

At what age did Sadako get leukemia?

• 8

• 5

Sadako used what kind of paper to fold cranes in the hospital?

• Colored art paper

• Medicine wrappers and random paper

What did Sadako wish for when folding cranes?

• To win a race

• To get better and have world peace

Who helped finish folding the cranes after her death?

• Hospital staff

• Her teachers

The legend says 'one thousand cranes' does not always mean exactly 1,000. (What does it mean?)

• Very many cranes

• Exactly one thousand cranes

People all over the world send cranes to Sadako’s statue as a wish for:

• Good luck

• Peace and healing