FREED FROM THE JAPS

The video highlights the warm reception of returning forces by the Chinese community in Singapore, celebrating with cheers and firecrackers. It also covers the release of civilian internees, their poor living conditions, and the resilience of prisoners during the war. The film emphasizes the importance of remembering the hardships faced by people in Japanese prison camps, including children who knew no other life.

How did the Chinese community in Singapore express their joy at the return of the forces?

• With a parade

• By singing songs

• With cheers and firecrackers

• By organizing a feast

What was the condition of the civilian internees after being freed?

• They were in good health

• They were well-informed about the war

• They had luxurious living conditions

• They were in need of food and attention

What did the prisoners lack during their time in captivity?

• Access to education

• Medical facilities

• Entertainment options

• News about the war

What is the film's message regarding the treatment of prisoners by the Japanese?

• To seek revenge

• To forget the past and move on

• To celebrate the victory

• To remember the suffering endured

What unique experience did some children have during the war?

• They were sent to school abroad

• They lived in a Japanese prison camp

• They became soldiers

• They were evacuated to safety