Survivors Gather To Remember Those Lost At Pearl Harbor

A few dozen survivors are expected to gather in Hawaii to remember those lost in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, where Japan bombed the US Navy base, resulting in 2400 deaths and over 1100 injuries. The attack led the US to declare war on Japan, marking its entry into World War II.

What is the purpose of the gathering in Hawaii?

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To remember those lost in the surprise attack

• To hold a political rally

• To conduct a military exercise

Which country launched the surprise attack on the US Navy base?

• Germany

• Japan

• Italy

• Russia

Approximately how many service members and civilians were killed in the attack?

• 2400

• 1200

• 3600

• 500

Which ship had about half of the casualties during the attack?

• USS Missouri

• USS Arizona

• USS Enterprise

• USS Yorktown

What was the immediate consequence of the attack on the US?

• The US signed a peace treaty with Japan

• The US declared war on Germany

• The US declared war on Japan and entered World War II

• The US withdrew from international affairs