USS Indianapolis: A Tale of Survival

What was the primary mission of the USS Indianapolis during World War II?

• To patrol the Atlantic Ocean

• To carry out a top-secret mission

• To deliver supplies to the Pacific front

• To transport troops to Europe

What immediate danger did the crew face after the USS Indianapolis was struck by torpedoes?

• Pirate attacks

• Explosions and fire

• Enemy aircraft

• Severe weather

What new threat emerged for the survivors in the water after the ship sank?

• Dehydration

• Shark attacks

• Starvation

• Hypothermia

Why was there a delay in the rescue of the USS Indianapolis survivors?

• Enemy interference

• Lack of communication equipment

• Bad weather conditions

• The ship's mission was top-secret

How were the survivors of the USS Indianapolis finally discovered?

• By a search and rescue team

• By a routine patrol plane

• By a nearby island's inhabitants

• By a passing ship