Survival+and+surrender+on+Okinawa

Directions: Read the story of Tomiko Higa (page 275 of the century) and the answer the following questions.

1. What do you think Tomkio was thinking when she was looking for her sisters?

2. What do you think was going through Tomiko's mind when she found the old couple in the cave?

3. Why did Tomiko think the American soldiers were going to kill her?

4. How did World War II affect the life of of Tomiko Higa?

5. Use the internet to find out the significance of the Battle of Okinawa.