USS Enterprise and the Doolittle Raid Quiz

What did the sailors on the USS Enterprise notice about the weather in mid-April 1942?

• It was getting warmer.

• It was extremely humid.

• It was getting chillier.

• It was raining heavily.

What was unusual about the USS Hornet's flight deck?

• It was painted in different colors.

• It had a new radar system.

• It was covered with strange-looking airplanes.

• It was empty.

What was the primary objective of the B-25 bombers on the USS Hornet?

• To bomb Tokyo and other industrial centers in Japan.

• To defend the USS Enterprise.

• To scout enemy positions.

• To transport supplies to China.

Who agreed to lead the daring mission to bomb Japan?

• Admiral Nimitz

• General MacArthur

• Captain Halsey

• Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle

What is the wingspan of the B-25 bomber?

• 50 feet

• 60 feet

• 67 feet 7 inches

• 70 feet

Why did the USS Hornet and Enterprise have to launch the B-25 bombers early?

• They ran out of fuel.

• They received new orders.

• The weather was getting worse.

• They encountered a patrol boat.

What was the main challenge for the B-25 bombers taking off from the carrier?

• Insufficient fuel.

• Lack of runway space.

• Heavy enemy fire.

• High wind conditions.

What happened to most of Doolittle's air crews after the bombing?

• They returned to the carrier.

• They landed safely in Japan.

• They were captured by the Japanese.

• They bailed out or crash-landed in China.

How many crewmen perished during the mission?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Eight

What was the psychological impact of the Doolittle Raid on the United States?

• It had no significant impact.

• It caused panic among the American people.

• It boosted the morale of the servicemen and the country.

• It demoralized the American public.