Japanese-American Internment During WWII

The transcript recounts George Takei's childhood experience during WWII when his family was forcibly relocated to an internment camp due to their Japanese heritage. Despite the harsh conditions, the community found solace in building a baseball field, which provided a sense of normalcy and unity. After the war, Takei faced challenges reintegrating into society, but baseball continued to play a significant role in his life, helping him overcome adversity and find acceptance.

What did George Takei see when he looked out the front window on the morning he was taken from his home?

• A delivery truck

• A group of neighbors

• Two soldiers with bayonets

• A police car

Why were Japanese-Americans relocated to internment camps during WWII?

• They were suspected of being loyal to Japan

• They committed crimes

• They volunteered to move

• They were offered better living conditions

What did George Takei's father decide to build in the internment camp?

• A garden

• A school

• A baseball field

• A library

How did the grown-ups in the camp create the baseball field?

• They used existing sports facilities

• They bought materials from a nearby town

• They hired a construction company

• They used irrigation ditches to flood the field

What position did George Takei play in the baseball games at the camp?

• Pitcher

• Catcher

• Second base

• Shortstop

What did George Takei notice about the man in the tower during his baseball games?

• He was always reading a book

• He was always watching and staring

• He was often asleep

• He was playing baseball too

How did George Takei feel when he returned to school after the internment camp?

• He was given a special award

• He was ignored and had to eat lunch alone

• He was immediately included in all activities

• He was welcomed back warmly

What nickname did George Takei's teammates give him after the internment camp?

• Ace

• Shorty

• Speedy

• Slugger

What did George Takei hear from the crowd during his first baseball game after the camp?

• Encouragement from his friends

• Racial slurs and insults

• Silence

• Cheers of support

How did playing baseball in the internment camp affect George Takei's skills?

• It made him dislike the game

• It improved his skills significantly

• It had no effect

• It made him worse at the game