Battle of Midway Listening Comprehension Quiz

Listen to the video, write the name of the Japanese Admiral below. (USE ALL CAPITALS)

What was Admiral Yamamoto’s plan in the Pacific?

• To surprise the US Navy with a three-pronged attack and gain superiority

• To attack Pearl Harbor again

• To retreat and defend Japan’s mainland

• To avoid confrontation with the Americans

How did US Navy codebreakers give the Americans an advantage?

• They intercepted and decoded Japanese messages

• They tricked the Japanese into revealing their attack location

• They sank Japanese carriers before the battle began

• They used spies to gather intelligence

What was the first military engagement in the Battle of Midway?

• The first military engagement was the Japanese attack on Midway.

• The first military engagement was the American attack on Tokyo.

• The first military engagement was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

• The first military engagement was the American attack on Hiroshima.

How many aircraft carriers did the Japanese bring into the battle, and how many were destroyed?

• 4 carriers; 4 destroyed

• 3 carriers; 2 destroyed

• 6 carriers; 5 destroyed

• 5 carriers; 3 destroyed

True or False: Yamamoto retreated, signaling the Japanese defeat.

• True

• False

What was the effect of the battle on US military forces and the war in the Pacific?

• The battle boosted American morale and turned the tide of the war, forcing Japan into a more defensive position.

• The battle had no significant impact on the US military forces.

• The battle resulted in a major defeat for the US, leading to a retreat.

• The battle caused the US to lose its naval superiority in the Pacific.

What strategy did the US Navy employ to counter Admiral Yamamoto's plans?

• To form alliances with European powers

• To focus solely on land battles in the Pacific

• To use intelligence to anticipate Japanese movements and set traps

• To retreat and strengthen defenses in Hawaii

Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II?

• The Battle of Midway

• The Battle of Guadalcanal

• The Battle of the Coral Sea

• The Battle of Iwo Jima

What was the primary reason for the US victory at the Battle of Midway?

• Japanese overconfidence and mistakes

• Superior intelligence and code-breaking efforts

• Allied support from other nations

• Greater number of ships and aircraft