The Bomb: Book 2 - Chapters 1-4

Front

What was the purpose of the USS Sumner in the lagoon?

Back

The USS Sumner was in the lagoon to escort the people of Bikini to a new island.

Front

What did Abram want the red paint for?

Back

Abram wanted the red paint to paint a canoe.

Front

What happened to Abram upon returning with the red paint?

Back

Abram died.

Front

What was a positive effect of the soundings in Bikini?

Back

It brought people from other atolls to Bikini.

Front

Which country was the first to rule the Bikini Atoll after the arrival of the native people?

Back

Spain.

Front

What negative impact did the soundings have on marine life?

Back

Fish and other marine life were killed.

Front

What was destroyed due to the soundings?

Back

Large coral heads were destroyed.

Front

What covered the ocean as markers for mapping purposes?

Back

Steel grids and buoys covered the ocean.

Front

What was the main reason for the relocation of the Bikini people?

Back

The relocation was due to the nuclear testing conducted by the United States.

Front

What is the significance of the Bikini Atoll in history?

Back

The Bikini Atoll is significant for being the site of nuclear testing by the United States after World War II.