Pearl Harbor Attack Quiz

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

• An air attack

• A naval blockade

• A ground invasion

• A diplomatic negotiation

Why were the surface fleet sailors unhappy about the Pearl Harbor attack plan?

• They were not informed about the attack

• They wanted to participate in the attack but couldn't use battleships

• They were not included in the planning process

• They were assigned to defend Japan instead

What was the specific task assigned to the Type A submarines during the Pearl Harbor attack?

• To engage enemy aircraft

• To transport troops to the shore

• To block the harbor entrance

• To infiltrate the harbor and wait for the air attack signal

What did the crew of the USS Antares spot on December 7th, 1941?

• A friendly ship

• An enemy aircraft

• A small submarine trailing them

• A Japanese battleship

Who fired the first shots of the Pacific War?

• The US Navy

• The Japanese Navy

• The US Army

• The Japanese Air Force