Narrator's Journey to Aviation

Narrator's Journey to Aviation

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The transcript recounts a personal journey of joining the Navy during the Great Depression, driven by economic hardship and a desire for adventure. It highlights early aspirations of becoming an aviator, the excitement of being deployed to Hawaii, and the majestic sight of aircraft carriers. The narrative culminates in the wartime experiences aboard the USS Enterprise, emphasizing its significant role in battles like Midway and the challenges faced at Guadalcanal.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the narrator decide to join the Navy right after high school?

To provide for his family during economic hardships

To travel the world

To become a famous aviator

To escape from school

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's initial reason for quitting high school?

To find a job

To travel abroad

To join the Army

To join the Navy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What childhood event inspired the narrator to want to become an aviator?

A movie about pilots

Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic

The invention of the airplane

A family member's career in aviation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator feel about the possibility of being called to active duty?

He was unaware

He was indifferent

He was anxious

He was prepared

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's reaction to being transferred to Hawaii?

He was nervous

He was delighted

He was indifferent

He was disappointed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator describe as a majestic sight?

The aircraft carriers

The beaches of Hawaii

The city skyline

The mountains of Texas

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant battle did the USS Enterprise prove its strength in?

Battle of the Atlantic

Battle of Midway

Battle of Guadalcanal

Battle of Pearl Harbor

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What upcoming challenge was the USS Enterprise about to face?

Invasion at Guadalcanal

Invasion at Pearl Harbor

Invasion at Iwo Jima

Invasion at Normandy