Scope-Stranded At Sea Nonfiction Narrative Quiz

What was the main danger faced by the sailors shipwrecked in the South Pacific?

• Lack of food

• Enemy-held territory

• Stormy weather

• Sharks

Who was the commander of the shipwrecked sailors?

• Lieutenant John Kennedy

• Captain James Cook

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

• General Douglas MacArthur

What did Kennedy propose to do to reach safety?

• Build a raft

• Swim to a nearby island

• Signal for help

• Wait for rescue

What was the main task of the PT boats stationed at the U.S. base on Rendova Island?

• To deliver supplies to Japan's island bases

• To patrol narrow passages and intercept Japanese ships

• To transport soldiers to Kolombangara Island

• To conduct training exercises in the Pacific

Who was in charge of the patrol torpedo boat called PT 109?

• Lieutenant Thomas G. Warfield

• Lieutenant John Kennedy

• Lieutenant Patrick McMahon

• Lieutenant George Ross

Which countries were part of the Axis powers during World War II?

• United States, Great Britain, Soviet Union

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• China, Soviet Union, Italy

• Japan, United States, Great Britain

What was the top speed of the PT boats mentioned in the text?

• 30 miles per hour

• 45 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

• 80 miles per hour

When did the U.S. enter World War II?

• 1939

• 1941

• 1945

• 1950

What was the name of the American naval base attacked by Japan?

• Pearl Harbor

• Fort Knox

• Camp David

• Naval Station Norfolk

What was the name of the Japanese destroyer mentioned in the text?

• Yamato

• Amagiri

• Musashi

• Akagi