Pearl Harbor and Westlock Disaster Quiz

What was the main challenge faced by rescuers at Pearl Harbor during the attack?

• Strong ocean currents

• Lack of boats

• Heavy smoke obscuring visibility

• Shortage of life jackets

What was the primary function of Pearl Harbor during the Pacific War?

• A tourist destination

• A training ground for new recruits

• A forward staging area for the Pacific War

• A diplomatic meeting point

What was being loaded onto LST 353 that contributed to the Westlock disaster?

• Mortar rounds

• Medical supplies

• Food rations

• Communication equipment

How did the Navy initially respond to the Westlock disaster?

• By blaming enemy sabotage

• By immediately implementing safety changes

• By suppressing the news with a press blackout

• By launching a public inquiry

What was the outcome of the secret court of inquiry held by the Navy?

• It identified a Japanese submarine as the cause

• It concluded that untrained soldiers mishandled mortar rounds

• It recommended immediate changes that were implemented

• It found no evidence of any wrongdoing

What was the main reason Admiral Nimttz disagreed with the court's conclusion?

• He suspected a mechanical failure

• He thought gasoline vapor was the most logical cause

• He had evidence of a Japanese attack

• He believed enemy sabotage was involved

What was the impact of the Westlock disaster on the invasion of Saipan?

• It led to a change in invasion strategy

• It caused the invasion to be canceled

• It delayed the invasion by several months

• It had no impact on the invasion schedule

What percentage of US casualties in World War II occurred outside of combat?

• Nearly a quarter

• Half

• One-tenth

• Three-quarters

What is the purpose of the history calendar mentioned in the video?

• To commemorate famous battles only

• To offer a timeline of future events

• To provide daily historical facts and art

• To serve as a planner for military operations

What is the significance of visiting Westlock after the Arizona Memorial?

• To participate in a guided tour

• To remember the often-forgotten Westlock disaster

• To see the site of a famous battle

• To view a new museum exhibit