The Lost Ship

Which is NOT a reason the USS Indianapolis crew felt hopeful before their ship was torpedoed?

• World War 2 seemed to be ending

• Japan had been defeated

• They were moving away from the fighting

• They had completed their mission

What does the word verdict mean in the sentence “This verdict did nothing to bring back the men who had been lost”?

• actions taken by a leader

• lives lost in a disaster

• the decision made in a trial

• a person’s statement in a trial

Which trait best describes Hunter Scott?

• determined

• impatient

• uncertain

• uncaring

Stories from Indianapolis survivors differed from what Hunter had read because they showed McVay was _________.

• disliked

• respected

• treated fairly

• often careless

What is the main idea of the section “What Really Happened?”

• Hundreds of captains lost ships in the war but

  were not tried.

• The Indianapolis never sent a distress signal.

• McVay refused the escort ship he was offered.

• McVay’s trial was unfair to him.

The author most likely wrote this article to show readers that they _________.

• should accept history as it is written

• should believe everything they read

• must change the world alone

• can help solve problems from the past

Describe Hunter’s mission and how it changed his life. Use details from the story to support your answer.