
USS Indianapolis: Tragedy and Survival
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History
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did the USS Indianapolis serve before it was attacked?
A fishing vessel
A passenger liner
A cargo ship
Flagship of the fifth fleet
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the fate of the USS Indianapolis after the attack?
It sank rapidly
It was captured by the enemy
It was repaired and continued service
It returned to base
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial reaction of the crew when the ship was attacked?
They sent a distress signal
They fought back against the submarine
They had no time to launch lifeboats
They launched lifeboats immediately
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason the SOS messages from the USS Indianapolis were not acted upon?
The messages were ignored intentionally
The messages were intercepted by the enemy
Operational mistakes prevented them from reaching the command
The messages were never sent
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of sharks attacked the survivors of the USS Indianapolis?
Great white sharks
Hammerhead sharks
Tiger sharks
Oceanic whitetip sharks
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What new hardship did the survivors face after the shark attacks?
Sunburn
Cold temperatures
Thirst
Lack of food
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the effect of drinking salt water on the survivors?
It quenched their thirst
It caused hallucinations
It had no effect
It provided them with energy
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