Tuskegee Airmen Quiz

What was the unit called that consisted of Black pilots trained to become fighter pilots in Europe during World War II?

• 100th Fighter Squadron

• 99th Fighter Squadron

• Tuskegee Training Unit

• Black Eagle Squadron

Where did the first class of pilots complete their advanced pilot training for the Tuskegee Airmen?

• Tuskegee Army Air Field in Tuskegee, Alabama

• Montgomery Military Base in Montgomery, Alabama

• Birmingham Air Station in Birmingham, Alabama

• Mobile Airfield in Mobile, Alabama

When were the Tuskegee Airmen first deployed to North Africa?

• January 1941

• April 1943

• March 1942

• December 1941

What was the main role of the Tuskegee Airmen in Europe during World War II?

• To attack enemy bases

• To protect larger bomber planes

• To transport troops and supplies

• To engage in naval battles

What impact did the success of the Tuskegee Airmen have on American society?

• It began the Civil Rights Movement.

• It led to the end of World War II.

• It challenged Americans to think differently about segregation and discrimination.

• It resulted in immediate desegregation of the military.

How many African American men served in the military during World War I?

• About 400,000

• About 300,000

• About 500,000

• About 200,000

Which of the following statements is true?

• The 99th Fighter Squadron was planned before the U.S. entered World War II.

• The 99th Fighter Squadron was planned after the U.S. entered World War II.

• The 99th Fighter Squadron was planned during World War I.

• None of these statements are true.

Why are members of the 99th Fighter Squadron known as the Tuskegee Airmen?

• Because they trained in Tuskegee, Alabama.

• Because they were all from Tuskegee, Alabama.

• Because they flew only over Tuskegee, Alabama.

• Because they were named after the Tuskegee University president.