10 Questions
What was Sadao's father's attitude towards him?
Strict and serious
At what age was Sadao sent to America to study surgery and medicine?
22
Why was Sadao not sent abroad with the troops?
In order to perfect his wound-cleaning discovery
What was Sadao's profession?
Both surgeon and scientist
Why was Sadao being kept in Japan?
To assist his father with medical treatment
What was the weather like as described in the text near the ocean?
Warm days followed by heavy fog at night
What was Hana wearing when she came to Sadao?
A dark-blue woollen haori over her kimono
'Infinite pains' in the text most likely means:
'Great efforts'
'Wreathing around the pines' implies that the fog was:
'Engulfing the trees'
What did Sadao's education symbolize for his father?
A source of pride and achievement
Test your understanding of Sadao's relationship with his father and the expectations placed upon him in this narrative. Explore themes of duty, education, and achievement.
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