World War II Atomic Bombing Quiz

What was the primary target for the atomic bomb mission?

• Tokyo

• Kakura

• Hiroshima

• Osaka

What decision did Sweeney make when faced with heavy cloud cover?

• Choose a new target

• Return to base

• Bomb by radar

• Wait for clear skies

How did the crew finally manage to drop the bomb on Nagasaki?

• The clouds parted for a visual

• They received new orders

• They ignored the target

• They used a different bomb

What was the force of the explosion over Nagasaki equivalent to?

• 10,000 tons of TNT

• 15,000 tons of TNT

• 25,000 tons of TNT

• 20,000 tons of TNT

What significant event occurred six days after the bombing of Nagasaki?

• The United States declared victory

• Japan launched a counterattack

• Japan surrendered

• A third bomb was dropped