Frederic Rutland's Espionage Activities

The transcript details the discovery of a Japanese spy ring involving Frederic Rutland, a former British officer, before Pearl Harbor. Rutland, living in Los Angeles, was secretly working for Japan, gathering intelligence on American military installations. His naval career began in World War 1, where he contributed to the development of aircraft carriers. Later, he collaborated with Japan, providing them with secret information and training pilots, significantly aiding their military advancements.

What event triggered the FBI and Naval Intelligence to be on high alert before Pearl Harbor?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The launch of a new aircraft carrier

• The discovery of a Japanese spy ring

What was Frederic Rutland's public persona in Los Angeles?

• A wealthy English investor

• A Japanese diplomat

• A famous actor

• A naval officer

What was Rutland's codename while working as a deep-cover agent for Japan?

• Shin Kawa

• New River

• Ataru Tachibana

• Mitsubishi

Who was Rutland's collaborator in his espionage activities?

• Mitsubishi

• Frederic Rutland

• Ataru Tachibana

• Michael Carra

What motivated Rutland to work for Japan?

• A family connection to Japan

• A desire for wealth and recognition

• A personal vendetta against Britain

• A passion for Japanese culture

What was Rutland's role in the development of naval warfare?

• He was a shipbuilder

• He led naval battles

• He designed submarines

• He was a visionary for aircraft carriers

How did Rutland's career begin?

• As a spy

• As a shipbuilder

• As an Air Force officer in World War 1

• As a diplomat

What offer did Japan make to Rutland in 1922?

• To work for Mitsubishi and the Imperial Japanese Navy

• To lead the Japanese Air Force

• To become a Japanese citizen

• To become a diplomat

What type of information did Rutland sell to Japan?

• Details of British political strategies

• Blueprints for submarines

• Maps of British colonies

• Secret information about Britain's naval air strike force

What was Rutland's contribution to the Japanese military?

• He led Japanese ground forces

• He trained Japanese pilots to land on aircraft carriers

• He built Japanese battleships

• He developed Japanese submarines