Quiz for:
The Pacific War and Hiroshima's Impact

Question 1

What changes became perceptible on a personal level for Howard and his brother post-bombing?

Question 2

What was the main reason the Allies chose to continuously bombard Japan’s home islands?

Question 3

Why does the story of hibakusha like Howard Kakida hold importance today?

Question 4

Who is Dr. Rob Citino and what did he note about the final stages of the war?

Question 5

What emotion or condition did Howard Kakida experience for years after the bombing?

Question 6

What is the main message that hibakusha like Howard Kakida want to convey about nuclear weapons?

Question 7

Approximately how many total casualties resulted from the Hiroshima bombing?

Question 8

How did Howard Kakida survive the initial impact of the bomb?

Question 9

What was the significance of Howard Kakida's grandmother's action on the day of the bombing?

Question 10

What was the immediate impact of the Hiroshima bombing?

Question 11

What was Howard Kakida's reaction when he woke up after the bombing?

Question 12

What long-term effects did Howard Kakida experience due to radiation?

Question 13

What dilemma did the U.S. face in the final stages of the war in the Pacific?

Question 14

What is the term 'hibakusha'?

Question 15

What catastrophic risk does Howard Kakida associate with nuclear weapons today?