manzanar 6-11 study guide

4. In the interview that Jeanne imagines occurred with her father, the interrogator asks Papa what he thinks of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. What is Papa's response?

In the interview that Jeanne imagines occurred with her father, the interrogator asks Papa what he thinks of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Papa's response is "I am sad for both countries. It is the kind of thing that always happens when military men are in control." Papa is saying that when military is in control it only leads to trouble.

3. On p. 58, the author writes that her father "was a poser, a braggart, and a tyrant." Give examples.

Papa acts as poser when he is a lawyer when is not. Papa acts as a braggart when brags about going to law school for a short time although he did not even finish law school. Papa could be considered a tyrant when he chops up the pig then demands that his children finish cutting up the pig and get platters because their guests are hungry.

12. How does Papa answer the questions on the Loyalty Oath? Why does he answer this way?

Papa answer the questions on the Loyalty Oath by saying When soilders go out to war they are prepared to die they expect nothing else .Papa does not want woody to go out to war to lose a son. Papa always argues with woody and says the loyalty oath is for stupid people to join. He answers it this way because he does not want to lose his son and that he has a child that he must be there for

2. Why did Papa leave Japan? Why is this an example of his ego and pride?

Papa left Japan because he wanted a better life and he was disgraced when his father started running a teahouse. This is an example of his ego and pride because he leaves his entire family and he thinks he can do anything on his own.

5. When asked by the interrogator who he wants to win the war, Papa says, "When your mother and father are fighting, do you want them to kill each other? Or do you just want them to stop fighting?" What does this comment say about Papa's loyalties?

Papa words, "When your mother and father are fighting, do you want them to kill each other? Or do you just want them to stop fighting?", show that he is not loyal to either country and he simply wants the fighting to stop.

9. What is the mood of the internees in Manzanar prior to the December Riot of 1943? What events lead to the riot?

The mood of the internees in Manzanar prior to the December Riot of 1943 is frustration since they feel they are not being treated fairly.The events that lead to the riot were Fred Tayama, a well-known and liked cook, was badly beaten after trying to organize a Kitchen Worker's Union and then he was arrested.

11. What are the two questions on the Loyalty Oath, and why is there such resistance in the camp to the Oath?

The two questions on the Loyalty Oath were if that person was ready to serve in the armed forces and will that person swear to the allegiance to the united ataesand to faithfully defend the United states

6. Why are the women calling Papa "inu"? What do they think Papa did to be released early?

The women calling Papa "inu" because they suspect that he was a collaborator or an informant to the US government.They think Papa was released early because he bought his way out with information.

8. What is Papa's reaction when Kiyo punches him?

When Kiyo punches Papa, Papa's arms go limp and he does not know if he should be mad or proud of his son.

7. Describe the courtship between Papa and Mama. What was their early relationship like? What do his actions at Manzanar tell us about their relationship now?

When Papa and Mama fell in love at first sight and they could bot not be separated. Papa trated Mama with respect and kindness. Papa's actions at Manzanar show that Papa has changed and he does not respect Mama the way that he used to respect her because he is abusive towards her.

10. According to the author, what are the three ways to leave Manzanar (hint: these ways are NOT actual paths or roads)?

According to the author, the three ways to leave Manzanar are to be arrested and go to a prison, to be apart of the military and to die.

1. How does Jeanne as an adult see the cane that Papa brought back with him from Fort Lincoln?

As an adult Jeanne sees the cane that Papa brought back with him from Fort Lincoln as a reminder of father's pride and his embarrassment. It was a good thing and a bad thing at the same time.