Did Woody go to war in Farewell to Manzanar? Woody protests that his father is still alive and well in California, but Toyo explains that when the family had no word from him for nine years, they decided
he was dead and placed a gravestone for him in the graveyard
.
Where did Woody go in 1946 and why in Farewell to Manzanar?
Where did Woody go in 1946 and why?
He went to Japan to visit his father’s relatives
. Jeanne said the family left the camp “in style”.
How did Woody feel about getting drafted and going to the war?
What job did Woody take when he got to the camp and why Farewell to Manzanar?
He takes a job
packing celery
next to his mother (1.2. 15), and he becomes a carpenter in camp (1.5. 12)—this is a guy who isn’t afraid to work.
Where does Woody work as he waits to be drafted?
Papa talks Woody out of volunteering for the military, and Woody works at
the general store
while he waits to be drafted.
What happens in chapter 18 of Farewell to Manzanar?
In Chapter 18 of Farewell to Manzanar,
Woody meets with his father’s (Papa) side of the family
. They are all kind and accommodating despite his worry of being perceived as a traitor. Toyo (Papa’s aunt) tells him that he looks just like his father.
Why is there a tombstone in the Japanese graveyard for Ko Woody’s father?
There is a tombstone in the Japanese graveyard with Ko’s name on it
because they thought he died
. In 1913 he had been gone for 9 years, and his family thought he must be dead, otherwise he would have been in touch with them. Now, in the 1940s, Woody visits Japan and sees the tombstone.
What was Jeanne’s double impulse?
What was Jeanne’s double impulse?
Jeanne wanted to be invisible so she wouldn’t be looked at as different for the rest of her life
. But she also wanted to be acceptable and seen at the same time.
What caused the camps to close completely?
What event finally caused the camps to be completely closed? When did this happen?
The U.S. won the war on August 14, 1945 when they bombed the two Japanese cities
. This caused the camps to be closed.
What combat regiment did Woody enter into the war?
What combat regiment did Woody enter into the war? What was it famous for? The
442 Combat Regiment
… Famous for their valor.
Did Papa supported Woody’s decision to enlist in the army?
Woody is drafted in August 1944, and despite
Papa’s suggestion that he refuse to serve
, he reports for duty when his unit is called up in November.
What happened to Woody How did Jeanne feel about it?
How did Jeanne feel about it? Woody had been drafted.
Jeanne felt the same way she did when Papa left. She felt as if Papa was leaving again.
Who is Woody in Farewell to Manzanar?
Woody is
the third eldest child in Jeanne’s family
in Farewell to Manzanar. This short, mustached 24-year-old’s importance to his family is anything but small. Woody is a handy man who not only helps make his own family’s living quarters better but also pitches in as a carpenter around camp.
What caused the riot in Manzanar?
The incident was triggered by
the beating of Japanese American Citizens League leader Fred Tayama upon his return from a meeting in Salt Lake City and the arrest and detention of Harry Ueno for the beating
.
What task did Woody ask Ray and Kiyo?
What task did Woody ask Ray and Kiyo to perform? They were supposed to
nail down lids on the knotholes in the floor
.
What happens in chapter 13 of Farewell to Manzanar?
After moving to Block 28 an establishing a better sense of order,
Jeanne becomes happier and more tranquil in Manzanar
. Moreover, she finally has a real school to attend. For the first year, all teachers were volunteer and there was no equipment or formally allocated school building.
How old is Papa in Farewell to Manzanar?
Explanation and Analysis:
Twelve years old
at the time, I wanted to scream.
What happened to Papa in Farewell to Manzanar?
What happened in Chapter 17 Farewell to Manzanar?
Chapter 17 of Farewell to Manzanar focuses on
the closing of the camp
. Papa decides it is best for the family to stay at the camp where are they are safe and have shelter. The camp slowly empties, and Jeanne’s family remains behind.
Why is Jeanne embarrassed by her parents on the night of the awards dinner?
Jeanne loses even more respect for Papa because of his continual heavy drinking and refusal to conform to American ways. At a PTA awards dinner, he embarrasses Jeanne by
overdressing and bowing to the gathered crowd of parents in Japanese fashion
. Jeanne begins to see him as unforgivably foreign.
Why did Jeanne go back to Manzanar?
Lesson Summary
It takes Jeanne more than 20 years to process just how Manzanar has impacted her life. After high school, she graduates college, marries a Caucasian man, and has a family, but still struggles with her identity. Finally, after 30 years, she returns to Manzanar
to find answers
.
What hardships did Jeanne and her family fear they would face when they returned to the West Coast?
What hardships did Jeanne and her family fear they would face when they returned to the West Coast? They thought they would face
extreme racism or acts of violence
.
Why does Jeanne’s father like being the only Japanese family in their neighborhood how does this isolation from other Japanese people hurt Jeanne?
Why does Jeanne’s father like being the only Japanese family in their neighborhood? Why does the isolation hurt Jeanne? He likes being the only Japanese family because
he doesn’t get labeled or grouped by anyone
. The isolation hurts Jeanne because she begins to fear other Japanese.
How does Jeanne explain the way she and her sisters and brothers react to their father’s return How do you explain their reactions?
How do you explain their reactions? Jeanne explains the way she and her sisters and brothers react to their father’s return,
by crying
. Jeanne was the only one who had gone up to Papa and hugged him. She started to cry and at that point everyone was crying.
Did Jeanne become a baton twirler for the girl Scouts?
Eventually,
Jeanne’s skill in baton twirling gives her some acceptability
. She is chosen as the leader in the drum and bugle corps and becomes friends with one of the girls who was surprised that she could speak good English.
What did Jeanne realize about her oldest daughter?
What was Jeanne thinking about her oldest daughter? She realized that
her daughter, at age 11, was the same age as she was when the camp closed
.
What important event happened to Jeanne during her senior year of high school?
What important event happened to Jeanne during her senior year in high school? During senior year
jeanne runs for a spot as queen
.
Where did Woody go in 1946 why?
Did Korematsu win his case?
The Court ruled in a 6 to 3 decision that the federal government had the power to arrest and intern Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu under Presidential Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942, issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
How long did it take Jeanne to get the confidence to deal with Manzanar?
How long did it take for Jeanne to get the confidence to deal with Manzanar? It took Jeanne
20 years
to deal with Manzanar.
Who is Woody in Farewell to Manzanar?
What happened in Chapter 17 Farewell to Manzanar?
Chapter 17 of Farewell to Manzanar focuses on
the closing of the camp
. Papa decides it is best for the family to stay at the camp where are they are safe and have shelter. The camp slowly empties, and Jeanne’s family remains behind.
What did the trees symbolize for Jeanne?
What did the trees symbolize for Jeanne? The tree symbolized
the change in her life
.
What is Chapter 16 about in Farewell to Manzanar?
Summary—Chapter 16:
Free to Go
The first case is brought by a Nisei university student, Gordon Hirabayashi, who violated the curfew imposed in 1942, but the Supreme Court upholds the War Department’s restrictions on the movements of the Japanese.
