Wahoo Submarine Mission Challenges

Wahoo Submarine Mission Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video introduces Dudley Morton, the new skipper of the submarine Wahoo, during a critical time in the submarine war. Morton, known for his aggressive approach, aims to address the weaknesses he perceives in other skippers' strategies. His first mission involves reconnoitering a Japanese supply base and patrolling around Pulau. The mission begins from Brisbane, Australia, but finding Wewak proves challenging.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the notable physical features of Dudley 'Mush' Morton as described in the video?

He has a narrow face.

He has small hands.

He has a jaw described as looking like a bowler.

He has a slender build.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Morton's view on the current submarine skippers' approach to warfare?

He believes they are too aggressive.

He feels they are perfectly balanced.

He thinks they are not aggressive enough.

He thinks they are too cautious.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the weaknesses Morton sees in the current submarine strategy?

Lack of proper equipment.

Inadequate training.

Insufficient aggression.

Poor communication.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first objective of Morton's mission?

To establish a new base.

To reconnoiter a Japanese supply base.

To rescue captured soldiers.

To attack a Japanese battleship.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the Wahoo leave from for its mission?

Brisbane, Australia

San Diego, California

Tokyo, Japan

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the Wahoo face at the start of its mission?

Difficulty in finding Wewak.

Enemy attack.

Shortage of supplies.

Mechanical failure.