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Who is Pearl S. Buck?
Who is Pearl S. Buck?
An American writer and novelist.
Where was Pearl S. Buck born?
Where was Pearl S. Buck born?
Zhenjiang, China.
What is the main character's name in the chapter?
What is the main character's name in the chapter?
Dr. Sadao Hoki.
During which war does the story take place?
During which war does the story take place?
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Dr. Sadao Hoki ultimately decides to save the American soldier's life.
Dr. Sadao Hoki ultimately decides to save the American soldier's life.
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What dilemma does Dr. Hoki face?
What dilemma does Dr. Hoki face?
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What type of structure is Dr. Sadao Hoki's house?
What type of structure is Dr. Sadao Hoki's house?
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What did Dr. Hoki's father often say about the islands of the South Pacific?
What did Dr. Hoki's father often say about the islands of the South Pacific?
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Dr. Sadao Hoki's Background
- Dr. Sadao Hoki is a Japanese doctor who lives on a Japanese coastline.
- He grew up in the area, often playing on the shoreline.
- His home is a stone structure perched on rocks overlooking a beach with pine trees.
- Dr. Hoki and his father traveled to the islands of the South Pacific.
- He saw people climb palm trees for coconuts, which sparked his curiosity about his country's future.
- His father believed these islands were important to Japan's future, but the specific path forward was unknown.
- The father emphasized that Japan's future depended on their actions.
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