Sadako's Courage and Dreams

The story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl from Hiroshima, who became a symbol of peace and hope after the atomic bomb. Despite her illness from radiation, Sadako's courage and determination to fold a thousand paper cranes inspired many. The narrative follows her life, her belief in good luck, her experiences on Peace Day, and her secret struggle with illness, highlighting themes of resilience and the impact of war.

What event led to Sadako becoming a heroine to children in Japan?

• Her courage after the Hiroshima bombing

• Her survival of a plane crash

• Her participation in the Olympics

• Her invention of a new paper crane design

What was Sadako's mother's opinion about her running abilities?

• She discouraged Sadako from running

• She believed Sadako was born to be a runner

• She thought Sadako was too slow

• She wanted Sadako to focus on academics

Why did Sadako's family gather around the altar shelf?

• To clean the house

• To prepare for a festival

• To pray for their ancestors

• To celebrate a birthday

What did Sadako remember about the 'Thunderbolt'?

• The taste of cotton candy

• The flash of a million suns

• The sound of fireworks

• The smell of fresh flowers

What was the best part of Peace Day for Sadako?

• The cotton candy

• The fireworks display

• The speeches by the mayor

• The paper lanterns

What was Sadako's main goal after being chosen for the relay team?

• To get a new kimono

• To win a scholarship

• To become the fastest runner in her school

• To impress her friends

What did Sadako hope for on New Year's Eve?

• To travel to another city

• To wish away her dizziness

• To win the next race

• To receive a new kimono