San Francisco Bay Munitions Explosiob Wreckage

San Francisco Bay Munitions Explosiob Wreckage

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The transcript describes a massive explosion in Port Chicago, which caused widespread destruction, stopping clocks at 10:20 PM. Despite the devastation, only two people were injured in a theater. The Navy initiated an inquiry to uncover the cause of the explosion, which injured at least 1000 people, including Navy personnel. The mystery of the explosion remains unsolved, with only fragments of the ships left.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate effect of the explosion on the town of Port Chicago?

The explosion had no effect on the town.

No buildings were left undamaged.

Only a few windows were broken.

All buildings were left intact.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were reported injured in the aftermath of the explosion?

Only two people were injured.

At least 1000 people were injured.

No one was injured.

500 people were injured.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual event occurred with the clocks in Port Chicago?

They all stopped at 10:20 PM.

They started running backward.

They showed different times.

They were unaffected by the explosion.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What steps were taken to understand the cause of the explosion?

A public protest was organized.

The town was evacuated.

A Navy court of inquiry was established.

A new law was passed.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the likelihood of solving the mystery of the explosion?

It will definitely be solved soon.

It is likely to remain unsolved.

It has already been solved.

There is no mystery to solve.