Farewell to Manzanar (Chapters 1-3)
What did Papa do the night he heard the news?
He burned the flag from Hiroshima, papers, documents, and anything that would show a connection with Japan.
What happened to Papa two weeks later and how did he react?
He was arrested by the FBI. He maintained his dignity and led the agents out of his house.
Why was Jeanne afraid on Terminal Island?
It was the first time she had lived or gone to school with other Japanese people. When she was young, her father used to tell her he would sell her to the Chinamen if she misbehaved. So she was afraid of other Japanese people.
What was Order 9066 and how did it affect the Japanese Americans?
Order 9066 authorized the War Department to define military areas in the western states and to exclude anyone who might be considered a threat to the war effort. The Japanese were talking about the possibility that they would be moved to some other place further inland.
Why was the FBI picking up Japanese- American fishermen?
The FBI thought the Japanese-American fishermen might be contacting enemy Japanese ships to resupply them off the western coast of the US.
Describe the conditions in the barracks.
The barracks has been divided into small units and were crowded. Dust and wind blew in from the outside through cracks in the walls and floor. The only furniture present were army surplus cots, blankets, and mattress covers.
how does Jeanne describe the public attitudes toward the Japanese in California? include the example of her teacher in Boyle Heights.
The teacher ignored Jeanne. This was the first time she felt open hostility from a Caucasian.
What is the setting when the story opens?
The wharf in Long Beach, California, 1941.
Why did the fishing boats turn around and return to shore?
They had heard on their radios that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor.
What happened to the Wakatsuki family?
They were relocated to the Manzanar camp.
