Can You Handle the Intense Story of Papa's Isolation in a Japanese Internment Ca...
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What is the reason for Papa's isolation in the internment camp?

  • He thinks he is better than others (correct)
  • He is afraid of the other inmates
  • He is suffering from a mental illness
  • He is being punished by the camp authorities

What is the meaning of the word "inu" in the context of the text?

  • A type of Japanese alcohol
  • A derogatory term for Japanese collaborators (correct)
  • A type of Japanese dog
  • A Japanese word for isolation

How old is the narrator when Papa isolates himself and starts drinking heavily?

  • 6 years old
  • 8 years old (correct)
  • 10 years old
  • 12 years old

Why is Papa accused of being an informer?

<p>He has been buying his way out of internment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Papa's behavior affect his family?

<p>They become scared and terrified of him (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • Papa returns to the family's overcrowded cubicle in a Japanese internment camp.
  • He isolates himself from others and spends most of his time drinking homemade alcohol.
  • Papa's behavior scares and terrifies his family.
  • The narrator turns eight years old during this time.
  • The family believes that Papa isolates himself because he thinks he is better than others and because he brews his own alcohol.
  • The word "inu" is used to insult Papa by other Japanese women in the camp.
  • "Inu" means "dog" but also refers to collaborators or informers.
  • Papa is accused of being an informer and buying his release from internment.
  • The rumor and insult are too much for Papa to bear, causing him to exile himself and drink heavily.
  • The family is deeply affected by Papa's behavior and isolation.

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How much do you know about Papa's behavior in a Japanese internment camp? Test your knowledge with this quiz and learn more about the impact of isolation, rumors, and insults on the family. Keywords: internment, isolation, alcohol, family, inu, informer, rumor.

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