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Why do the children yell Fire! Help! Wolf! when they come back?
At the camp, they had to obey all rules on what they could and could not do, so by yelling these words they were reclaiming some of their freedom back.
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What should the Japanese apologize for?
Looking at people, sitting next to people, touching people, and for coming back home (pg. 122
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When the family came back home, how were they welcomed?
Old friends acted as if they didn't exist, house was vandalized
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How long were the family away from their home?
Three years and five months
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Why do the boy and girl stop sleeping in the front room?
Someone threw a whiskey bottle through the window while they were sleeping.
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What was the significance of the $25 the family received on the day they were released?
By giving them the same amount of money criminals are given, the government has made them look like bad people who did something wrong. (pg. 117
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When the woman was searching for a job, why wasn't she hired?
The job owners didn't want to upset other employees or customers by hiring her.
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How was the father different after returning home?
The father was bald, skinny, used a cane, and had dentures. Stopped interacting with the children like he used to and stopped working because of his mental health.
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What does the family's sleeping arrangement illustrate when they return home?
The sleeping arrangement illustrates the family being stuck in the past. They have internalized their status as prisoners by sleeping in the same positions in the camp, to their home. (pg. 112)
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When the lawyer "Milt Parker" showed up at the family's doorstep the day after the evacuation order was sent out, what did he tell and promise the family?
The lawyer told the family "I'l take care of everything" and promised to rent out the family's house but they never recieved any money. (pg,110)
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What was the man wearing when he was taken from his house?
His bathrobe and slippers
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What job does the woman get?
Cleaning the houses of rich white families.
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