Lost in the Pacific, 1942 /Ch. 2

Front

What were the men hoping to get into after landing the boat in the ocean?

Back

Rafts.

Front

How did Rickenbacker feel about the crew on board?

Back

He felt uncertain of their abilities and called them 'green' due to their lack of experience.

Front

True or False: After the Pearl Harbor attack, the Japanese gave up and went home.

Back

False.

Front

Where was the B-17 supposed to be going?

Back

Canton Island.

Front

What happened to the B-17 instead of going to Canton Island?

Back

They were lost.

Front

What was plan B when the crew gave up hope of finding land?

Back

Ditch the plane in the ocean.

Front

Define 'green' in the context of Rickenbacker's feelings about the crew.

Back

'Green' refers to someone who is inexperienced or not fully prepared.

Front

What event prompted the B-17 crew's journey in the Pacific?

Back

The attack on Pearl Harbor.

Front

What is the significance of rafts in the context of survival at sea?

Back

Rafts provide a means of flotation and survival for stranded individuals.

Front

What does it mean to 'ditch' a plane?

Back

To intentionally land an aircraft in water or on land in an emergency.