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What is the Japanese term for enormous tidal waves caused by earthquakes or submarine volcanic action?
What is the Japanese term for enormous tidal waves caused by earthquakes or submarine volcanic action?
- Tornado
- Tsunami (correct)
- Typhoon
- Hurricane
Which northeastern provinces in Japan were struck by a nearly two hundred miles long wave on June 17, 1896?
Which northeastern provinces in Japan were struck by a nearly two hundred miles long wave on June 17, 1896?
- Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo
- Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Niigata
- Miyagi, Iwate, Aomori (correct)
- Hokkaido, Nagano, Fukushima
What was Hamaguchi Gohei's role in the village before the calamity struck?
What was Hamaguchi Gohei's role in the village before the calamity struck?
- Teacher
- Headman and influential advisor (correct)
- Fisherman
- Temple Priest
What title was Hamaguchi Gohei sometimes officially referred to as due to his status in the community?
What title was Hamaguchi Gohei sometimes officially referred to as due to his status in the community?
What can be inferred about the period of distress in the village after the tsunami hit?
What can be inferred about the period of distress in the village after the tsunami hit?
How did the villagers show their gratitude towards Hamaguchi Gohei?
How did the villagers show their gratitude towards Hamaguchi Gohei?
What does the text imply about Hamaguchi Gohei's attitude towards becoming rich?
What does the text imply about Hamaguchi Gohei's attitude towards becoming rich?
How did the villagers honor Hamaguchi Gohei's memory after his passing?
How did the villagers honor Hamaguchi Gohei's memory after his passing?
What was the impact of the tsunami on the village described in the passage?
What was the impact of the tsunami on the village described in the passage?
What led Hamaguchi Gohei to set fire to the rice?
What led Hamaguchi Gohei to set fire to the rice?
How did the villagers react when they realized why they were alive?
How did the villagers react when they realized why they were alive?
What was the significance of Hamaguchi Gohei weeping at the end of the passage?
What was the significance of Hamaguchi Gohei weeping at the end of the passage?
