3/12: George H.W. Bush's Role in WWII Quiz

What was George H.W. Bush's role during World War II?

• He was a Navy SEAL.

• He was a Marine sniper.

• He was an Army general.

• He was a Navy pilot.

What happened to George H.W. Bush during a mission over the Pacific Ocean?

• He crash-landed on a deserted island.

• He was captured by enemy forces.

• He parachuted into the ocean after his plane was hit.

• He successfully completed the mission without incident.

How did George H.W. Bush's crewmates fare during the attack on his plane?

• They were rescued with him.

• They both survived the attack.

• They both died in the attack.

• One survived, one died.

What was one of the main dangers faced by World War II pilots?

• Lack of food supplies.

• Technical problems with aircraft.

• Wild animal attacks.

• Friendly fire incidents.

What percentage of U.S. airmen died in World War II?

• About 10%

• About 25%

• About 75%

• About 50%

What was the fate of the U.S. Eighth Air Force during WWII?

• It was disbanded before the war ended.

• It lost more than 26,000 men.

• It suffered minimal losses.

• It never engaged in combat.

What was a common issue with mass-produced aircraft during WWII?

• They were too expensive to produce.

• They often had technical problems.

• They were too slow.

• They were not used in combat.

What did George H.W. Bush do after being hit by anti-aircraft fire on September 2, 1944?

• He landed the plane safely.

• He bailed out over the ocean.

• He continued the mission without issue.

• He was captured by enemy forces.

What was the outcome for George H.W. Bush after parachuting into the ocean?

• He was rescued by a fishing boat.

• He was captured by Japanese forces.

• He was rescued by a U.S. submarine.

• He swam to a nearby island.

What did U.S. fighter planes do while George H.W. Bush was in the ocean?

• They dropped supplies to him.

• They mistakenly fired at him.

• They attacked Japanese boats pursuing him.

• They ignored him.