Farewell To Manzanar Chapters 7-11

Questions and Answers

What was Papa's response to the interrogator about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

Papa responds by saying he is sad for both countries. It is the kind of thing that always happens when military men are in control.

Why were the women calling Papa 'inu'?

They were calling him this because he was always drunk, he never went outside, and he never socialized.

Summarize the scene in chapter 8 where Papa attacked Mama and explain why this attack was different from previous ones.

Papa went into a rage, yelling at Mama for believing lies, leaving him, not bringing his food on time, and for bringing too much cabbage or too little rice. It was different because there were no doors to secure privacy.

Why wouldn't Papa or most of the other Japanese-American men talk about Fort Lincoln?

Because it was a charge of disloyalty. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Fred Tayama and why was he beaten?

Fred Tayama was a leader in the Japanese American Citizens League. He was beaten for being nice to authorities. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the riot including the causes, results, and the name of the leader.

The riot was led by a Hawaiian-born man named Joe Kurihara, caused two deaths and ten injuries, and resulted in the formation of a cook volunteer league. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the events that took place in the reservoir shack.

Jeanne's brother-in-law was involved. Men were only allowed to go outside at night and they were caught. Signup and view all the answers

What two questions were on the Loyalty Oath?

1.) Are you willing to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States on combat duty, wherever ordered? 2.) Will you swear unqualified allegiance to the United States of America and forswear any allegiance to the Japanese emperor? Signup and view all the answers

How does Jeanne describe the results of the Loyalty Oath?

She describes it as disgusting and outraging. It turned loyal Americans into unloyal Americans, separating the camp into two groups. Signup and view all the answers

How did Papa answer the questions on the Loyalty Oath and why?

Papa answered YES, YES because he thought he might get sent away. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Japanese-American Experience During Internment

Papa expressed sorrow about the Pearl Harbor attack, empathizing for both countries, attributing war outcomes to military leadership.
Women labeled Papa "inu" due to his alcoholism, isolation from the community, and lack of engagement.

Domestic Violence and Its Context

Chapter 8 depicts a significant incident where Papa violently attacked Mama, stemming from his reaction to the women’s gossip.
This event was marked by a lack of privacy, amplifying its intensity compared to previous incidents.

Loyalty and Perception of Disloyalty

Discussion around Fort Lincoln was avoided by Papa and other men, as it was associated with accusations of disloyalty among Japanese Americans.
Fred Tayama, an influential member of the Japanese American Citizens League, was assaulted after showing kindness to authorities.

The Riot: Causes and Consequences

The riot was led by Joe Kurihara and resulted in two fatalities and ten injuries.
Following the disturbance, a cook volunteer league was established, aiming to improve community support.

Reservoir Shack Incident

Jeanne's brother-in-law was part of an incident at the reservoir shack, where men could only venture outside during night hours and were subsequently caught.

The Loyalty Oath's Questions

The Loyalty Oath included two critical questions regarding willingness to serve in U.S. armed forces and allegiance to the U.S., renouncing any fidelity to Japan or foreign powers.

Impact of the Loyalty Oath on Community

Jeanne viewed the outcomes of the Loyalty Oath as disgraceful and infuriating, leading to a rift within the camp between loyal and disloyal Americans.

Papa's Response to the Loyalty Oath

Papa responded affirmatively to both questions on the Loyalty Oath, motivated by a desire to avoid being uprooted again.

Description

Test your knowledge of chapters 7-11 from 'Farewell to Manzanar' with these flashcard questions. Explore the themes, character responses, and key events as you delve into the experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II.