Impact of Pearl Harbor on Families

In December 1941, a Japanese-American family in Long Beach experiences the shock of Pearl Harbor's bombing. The father, a proud fisherman, is arrested by the FBI due to wartime suspicions. The family faces emotional turmoil and uncertainty as they navigate the aftermath of the attack and the father's arrest.

What was the narrator's activity on the Sunday described in the transcript?

• Attending a family gathering

• Playing in the park

• Visiting the wharf

• Going to school

What was the name of Papa's prized fishing boat?

• The Sardine

• The Skipper

• The NAD

• The Waka

Why did the fishing boats return unexpectedly?

• A storm was approaching

• The Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor

• There was an engine failure

• They had caught enough fish

What action did Papa take after hearing about Pearl Harbor?

• He moved to another city

• He burned documents linking him to Japan

• He went into hiding

• He joined the military

What was the reason for Papa's arrest by the FBI?

• He was caught signaling enemy ships

• He refused to cooperate with authorities

• He was an alien with a commercial fishing license

• He was suspected of espionage

How did the FBI view the radios owned by Japanese families?

• As harmless household items

• As potential tools for sabotage

• As essential communication devices

• As entertainment gadgets

What was the emotional state of the narrator's mother after Papa's arrest?

• She was relieved

• She was indifferent

• She was weeping and distraught

• She was hopeful

What did the narrator not understand about his mother's reaction?

• Why she was laughing

• Why she was silent

• Why she was crying

• Why she was angry

What was the general atmosphere on Terminal Island after the Pearl Harbor attack?

• Calm and peaceful

• Tense and suspicious

• Joyful and celebratory

• Indifferent and unaffected

What did the narrator cling to while witnessing his mother's distress?

• His brother's hand

• His father's coat

• His mother's legs

• His favorite toy