Lost in the Pacific, 1942 TEST REVIEW

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What was the main event that America awoke to news articles about in 1942?

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The disappearance of Eddie Rickenbacker and his crew.

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Where did the crew of 8 men take off from?

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Hawaii.

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Who was the B-17 navigator that drove a truck in Pennsylvania?

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John DeAngelis.

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Which castaway was the B-17 pilot and raised hogs on a ranch in Texas?

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Bill Cherry.

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True or False: The men had plenty of food and water with them in the rafts.

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FALSE.

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What is a castaway?

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A person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an uninhabited place.

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What type of aircraft was involved in the story of 'Lost in the Pacific'?

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B-17 bomber.

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What year did the events of 'Lost in the Pacific' take place?

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1942.

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Who was Eddie Rickenbacker?

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A famous American pilot and the main character in the story.

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What challenges did the castaways face while stranded?

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Lack of food and water, exposure to the elements, and isolation.