The Enemy by Pearl S. Buck Quiz
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The Enemy by Pearl S. Buck Quiz

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What is the setting of the story 'The Enemy' by Pearl S. Buck?

  • An American village during the Great Depression
  • An American prison camp during World War II
  • A Japanese doctor's house in modern times
  • A Japanese coastal village during World War I (correct)
  • What dilemma does Dr. Sadao Hoki face in the story?

  • Whether to stay in Japan or move to another country
  • Whether to become a doctor or pursue a different career
  • Whether to help his family or focus on his medical research
  • Whether to save an American prisoner of war or hand him over to the Army (correct)
  • Where was Dr. Sadao Hoki's house located?

  • In a bustling city center with modern amenities
  • On the Japanese coast, built upon rocks above a narrow beach (correct)
  • On an American island surrounded by coconut trees
  • In a remote mountain village far from any water bodies
  • What did Sadao's father emphasize to him during their trips to the South Seas?

    <p>The importance of the South Seas for Japan's future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dr. Sadao Hoki's attitude towards his father's teachings?

    <p>He took everything his father said seriously and respected his teachings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Sadao's area of expertise?

    <p>Surgery and medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Sadao being kept in Japan instead of being sent abroad with the troops?

    <p>To work on perfecting a discovery to render wounds entirely clean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Sadao meet his wife Hana?

    <p>At an American professor's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the condition for which Sadao's father was being treated medically?

    <p>The text does not provide this information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Sadao wait to fall in love with Hana until he was sure she was Japanese?

    <p>To ensure that she met his father's criteria for marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Franco-Prussian War in the story 'The Last Lesson'?

    <p>It resulted in the annexation of French districts of Alsace and Lorraine by Prussia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the protagonist's fear of going to school in 'The Last Lesson'?

    <p>Lack of preparation for a question on participles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the Prussian soldiers mentioned in the text of 'The Last Lesson'?

    <p>They were conducting military drills in the open field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the annexation of Alsace and Lorraine by Prussia impact the school life in 'The Last Lesson'?

    <p>It mandated the teaching of German language and history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M. Hamel's statement 'He said that he would question us on participles, and I did not know the first word about them' reveal about the protagonist?

    <p>The protagonist feared being questioned on participles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator think about the crowd in front of the bulletin-board?

    <p>They were reading about lost battles and draft orders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator expect a commotion when school began?

    <p>To hear lessons repeated in unison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the narrator to reach M. Hamel’s little garden all out of breath?

    <p>Being late for school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprised the narrator the most when he entered the classroom?

    <p>The presence of village people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did M. Hamel address the children in a grave and gentle tone?

    <p>To announce that only German would be taught in school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Setting of 'The Enemy'

    • The story 'The Enemy' by Pearl S. Buck takes place in Japan during World War II.

    Character Dilemma

    • Dr. Sadao Hoki faces a dilemma when he discovers an American prisoner of war on the beach near his house.

    Dr. Sadao Hoki's Background

    • Dr. Sadao Hoki's house was located on a beach in Japan.
    • Dr. Sadao's father emphasized the importance of kindness and compassion during their trips to the South Seas.
    • Dr. Sadao initially rejected his father's teachings, but later came to appreciate them.

    Dr. Sadao's Professional Life

    • Dr. Sadao Hoki is a skilled surgeon.
    • He was being kept in Japan instead of being sent abroad with the troops due to his expertise.

    Personal Life

    • Dr. Sadao met his wife Hana in Tokyo.
    • Dr. Sadao waited to fall in love with Hana until he was sure she was Japanese.

    Family Health

    • Dr. Sadao's father was being treated medically for beriberi.

    'The Last Lesson' Context

    • The Franco-Prussian War has significance in the story 'The Last Lesson' as it led to the annexation of Alsace and Lorraine by Prussia.

    Protagonist's Fear

    • The primary reason for the protagonist's fear of going to school in 'The Last Lesson' is the possibility of being punished for not knowing their lesson.

    Prussian Soldiers

    • The Prussian soldiers mentioned in the text of 'The Last Lesson' are depicted as being stern and strict.

    Impact on School Life

    • The annexation of Alsace and Lorraine by Prussia impacted the school life in 'The Last Lesson' by introducing a new language and curriculum.

    Protagonist's Knowledge

    • M.Hamel's statement reveals that the protagonist is unaware of the concept of participles.

    Crowd Reaction

    • The narrator thought the crowd in front of the bulletin-board was mournful.

    Expectations

    • The narrator expected a commotion when school began due to the announcement of the Prussian takeover.

    Arrival at School

    • The narrator reached M.Hamel's little garden all out of breath because they were running late.

    Classroom Surprise

    • The narrator was surprised to find the old chalkboard replaced with a new map of France, and the entire classroom decorated with French symbols.

    M.Hamel's Tone

    • M.Hamel addressed the children in a grave and gentle tone because he was aware of the significance of the last lesson and the impending changes.

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    Test your knowledge of the story 'The Enemy' by Pearl S. Buck with this quiz. Explore the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters during the World War. See how well you remember the details and themes of this thought-provoking tale.

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