World War II Naval Incident Quiz

World War II Naval Incident Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of President Roosevelt's journey aboard the USS Iowa?

To attend a cultural festival

To coordinate military strategy against Nazi Germany

To inspect naval bases

To visit family in Europe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ships were part of the convoy escorting the USS Iowa?

USS Cogwell, USS Young, and Destroyer William D. Porter

USS Lexington and USS Saratoga

USS Arizona and USS Missouri

USS Enterprise and USS Hornet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What critical mistake did torpedo man L.T. Dawson make during the simulated torpedo attack exercise?

He aimed the torpedo at the wrong ship

He used the wrong type of torpedo

He launched the torpedo too early

He forgot to remove the torpedo's primer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Roosevelt react upon learning about the torpedo heading towards the USS Iowa?

He requested to be taken to the deck for a better view

He ordered the ship to increase speed

He demanded an immediate evacuation

He instructed the crew to fire back

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the torpedo incident involving the USS Iowa?

The torpedo hit the USS Iowa, causing significant damage

The torpedo was disarmed before launch

The torpedo was intercepted by another ship

The torpedo veered away and exploded harmlessly

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