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What two nations fought at the Battle of Midway?

• France and Germany

• Britain and Germany

• United States and Japan

• Japan and China

• Russia and Japan

Where is the Island of Midway located?

• In the Mediterranean Sea

• In the middle of the Pacific Ocean

• Off the coast of China

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

Around how long did the Battle of Midway last?

• 30 minutes

• 1 day

• 4 days

• 2 weeks

• 6 months

Who was the leader of the Japanese force?

• Hideki Tojo

• Admiral Yamamoto

• Admiral Nimitz

• Admiral Nagano

• Commander Fletcher

Who was the leader of the American force?

• General Eisenhower

• Admiral Yamamoto

• General Patton

• Admiral Nagano

• Admiral Nimitz

What gave the United States an edge in preparing for the battle?

• U.S. code breakers had intercepted Japanese transmissions

• U.S. spies had discovered the Japanese plans

• U.S. satellites saw the Japanese approaching the island

• The navy had captured Admiral Yamamoto's Son and made him talk under torture

What type of attacks were able to get through the Japanese defenses and sink their aircraft carriers?

• Torpedo bombers

• Dive bombers

• Artillery shells from Battleships

• Submarines

• Nuclear ship to ship missiles

What United States aircraft carrier was sunk at the Battle of Midway?

• Lexington

• Saratoga

• Hornet

• Yorktown

• Enterprise

What was the outcome of the Battle of Midway?

• Japan won by taking back control of the Island of Midway

• Japan won by completely destroying the U.S. Navy

• The United States won destroying four of Japan's aircraft carriers

• The United States won, but lost the Island of Midway

• The battle was a draw with each side losing a single aircraft carrier

What is the Island of Midway today?

• A territory of the United States

• A part of the state of Hawaii

• An independent country

• Part of the country of Japan

• Part of the country of China