Quiz on the U.S.S. Indianapolis

What was the U.S.S. Indianapolis known for before it sank?

• It was a famous passenger ship.

• It was President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ship of state.

• It was the first ship to sail around the world.

• It was a pirate ship.

What secret mission did the U.S.S. Indianapolis complete before it was sunk?

• Transporting gold to a secret location.

• Rescuing stranded sailors.

• Delivering food supplies to soldiers.

• Delivering components of the atomic bomb.

How many men survived the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis?

• 500

• 316

• 1,195

• 879

What caused the U.S.S. Indianapolis to sink?

• An onboard fire.

• Torpedoes from a Japanese submarine.

• A collision with another ship.

• A storm at sea.

What was one of the main dangers the survivors faced in the water?

• Pirate attacks.

• Strong currents.

• Shark attacks.

• Freezing temperatures.

What did some men mistakenly believe they saw while stranded in the water?

• A rescue helicopter.

• A passing cruise ship.

• A friendly dolphin.

• An island where they could rest.

Who discovered the survivors of the U.S.S. Indianapolis?

• Lt. Wilbur Gwinn during a routine air patrol.

• A passing fishing boat.

• A submarine.

• A rescue helicopter.

What mistake was made regarding the distress signals from the U.S.S. Indianapolis?

• They were sent too late.

• They were not sent at all.

• They were sent to the wrong location.

• They were not processed properly.

What did the sharks mostly feed on according to the story?

• Fish in the area.

• Floating debris.

• The ship's cargo.

• Corpses and the dying.

What was Captain McVay charged with after the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis?

• Heroism.

• Negligence.

• Desertion.

• Mutiny.