Battle of Midway Quiz

What was the primary goal of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?

• To negotiate peace with the US

• To capture American aircraft carriers

• To cripple US Naval power and buy time

• To expand territory in Europe

How did the US confirm that 'AF' referred to Midway?

• By intercepting a Japanese message about water shortage

• By sending a spy to Japan

• By decoding a Japanese map

• By capturing a Japanese soldier

What was the significance of the USS Yorktown in the Battle of Midway?

• It provided a crucial advantage in aircraft numbers

• It was the first ship to be sunk

• It was not involved in the battle

• It was used as a decoy

Which aircraft played a key role in early reconnaissance during the Battle of Midway?

• Grumman F4F Wildcat

• Mitsubishi A6M Zero

• PBY Catalina

• B-17 Flying Fortress

What was a major disadvantage of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero?

• Lack of speed

• Poor maneuverability

• Insufficient armor and self-sealing fuel tanks

• Short range

What decision did Admiral Nagumo make regarding his aircraft during the battle?

• To negotiate with the US

• To retreat to Japan

• To wait and rearm his aircraft for a coordinated strike

• To launch an immediate attack on American carriers

What was the outcome of the American torpedo bomber attacks?

• They had no impact on the battle

• They delayed Japanese strikes and exhausted their defenses

• They sank all Japanese carriers

• They forced Japanese carriers to retreat

How did American dive bombers achieve success during the battle?

• By using new technology

• By receiving reinforcements from Europe

• By coordinating simultaneous attacks from different directions

• By attacking at night

What was the impact of the Battle of Midway on Japan's naval capabilities?

• It strengthened Japan's naval power

• It led to Japan's immediate surrender

• It had no significant impact

• It crippled Japan's naval capabilities

What was a major consequence of the American victory at Midway?

• It led to a peace treaty with Japan

• It resulted in the US losing more carriers

• It marked the beginning of the US offensive in the Pacific

• It allowed Japan to expand further