20 Questions
What is the mindset imposed by the Whitemen towards the Japanese?
They are dehumanized
What does Coyote think about his job?
He thinks it is the most important job in the world
What does the narrator believe about the Enemy Aliens?
They are just like him
What does King want us to do?
To treat each other as equals
Who is the key individual in Native American culture who stole fire from the 'Fire Beings' and shared it with the rest of the world?
Coyote
What does Thomas King's story, 'Coyote and the Enemy Aliens', connect?
The internment of Japanese Canadians and the history of the Aboriginals
Which character in the story is portrayed as the most ignorant?
Coyote
What does the narrator's simplistic view on the world allow the reader to do?
Form their own opinion
Who does the narrator imply is powerless to stop the government's mistreatment of the Japanese and Aboriginals?
The narrator himself
What does the narrator believe is dangerous?
Reading newspapers
What does the contrast between the narrator's simple language and the Whitemen's complex vocabulary symbolize?
The power imbalance between the narrator and the Whitemen
What does the narrator equate a Canadian story to?
A Coyote story
What is the main lesson that 'Coyote and the Enemy Aliens' teaches?
The importance of learning from the mistakes of others
What were the conditions that allowed for the internment of Japanese Canadians?
The influence of propaganda and blind trust in the Whitemen
Why does Coyote trust the Whitemen and help them in the internment of Japanese Canadians?
He is unaware of the Whitemen's true motives and is easily fooled
What traits are attributed to the Whitemen in the story?
Insensitivity and blindness
What does the word 'legal' mean in relation to the government's actions?
Actions that are accepted and allowed by the government
What does Thomas King suggest about the government's laws?
They are not always morally correct
What does the text imply about Coyote's trust in the Whitemen?
Coyote trusts the Whitemen blindly
What is one of the ways in which the Whitemen justify their actions in the text?
Through nationalism
Quiz: Understanding the Dehumanization of Japanese-Americans during World War II Test your knowledge on the dehumanization of Japanese-Americans during World War II with this insightful quiz. Explore the historical context, the impact of labeling, and the consequences of discrimination. Discover how this mindset shaped the treatment of Japanese-Americans and its lasting effects on society.
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