Battle of Midway Quiz

What was the primary objective of the Japanese at Midway?

• To invade Hawaii

• To destroy the remaining U.S. Pacific Fleet carriers

• To seize American oil supplies

• To establish a submarine base

Which U.S. Admiral led the American forces at Midway?

• Chester Nimitz

• William Halsey

• Ernest King

• Raymond Spruance

What critical advantage did the United States have going into the battle?

• More aircraft carriers

• Superior naval tactics

• Knowledge of Japanese plans due to codebreaking

• A larger battleship fleet

How many Japanese aircraft carriers were sunk during the battle?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which Japanese aircraft carrier was the first to be sunk?

• Akagi

• Kaga

• Soryu

• Hiryu

Which type of U.S. aircraft played a crucial role in sinking Japanese carriers?

• P-51 Mustangs

• B-29 Superfortresses

• Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers

• F4F Wildcat fighters

What was the name of the Japanese Admiral who planned the attack on Midway?

• Isoroku Yamamoto

• Chuichi Nagumo

• Takeo Kurita

• Minoru Genda

What was the main consequence of the Battle of Midway for Japan?

• It ended Japanese advances in the Pacific

• Japan gained control of Midway

• Japan launched another attack on Hawaii

• Japan switched its focus to land warfare

Which of the following was NOT a Japanese carrier sunk at Midway?

• Kaga

• Akagi

• Shokaku

• Hiryu

Which island was the central focus of the battle?

• Guadalcanal

• Wake Island

• Midway Atoll

• Iwo Jima