A Short Quiz About "A Boy At War
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Who was America at war with?
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Japan
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Mexico
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Europe
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China
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The attack on Pearl Harbor is a great one in the history of America. The book a boy at war gives us the story in the point of view of Adam Pelko who lives in Hawaii with his military family. The quiz below is designed to see how much of it you remember.
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Where did the story take place?
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Washington, D.C.
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California
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Japan
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Hawaii
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A. HawaiiExplanation
The story took place in Hawaii.Rate this question:
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What branch of the military was Adam's dad enlisted?
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Marines
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Army
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Navy
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Coast Guard
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A. NavyExplanation
Adam's dad was enlisted in the Navy branch of the military.Rate this question:
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Which town is Pearl Harbor nearest?
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Honolulu
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Maui
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Oahu
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Kahuku
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A. HonoluluExplanation
Pearl Harbor is located on the island of Oahu, and Honolulu is the capital city of Oahu. Therefore, Honolulu is the town nearest to Pearl Harbor.Rate this question:
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Where was Adam's father buried?
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In a casket.
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In the Arizona.
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In a cemetery.
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In an airplane.
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A. In the Arizona. -
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Who did Adam want to hurt on the row boat?
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Bea
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His dad
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Martin
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Davi
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What type of school did Adam attend?
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Intermediate school
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High School
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Middle School
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Elementary School
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A. High SchoolExplanation
Adam attended high school.Rate this question:
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How old was Adam's father when he joined the navy?
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14
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18
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19
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15
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A. 14Explanation
The question asks about Adam's father's age when he joined the navy. The correct answer is 14.Rate this question:
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What percentage of Hawaiian Territory was Japanese?
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60%
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45%
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40%
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15%
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A. 40%Explanation
The correct answer is 40%. This means that 40% of the Hawaiian Territory consisted of Japanese people. This could be due to historical reasons such as immigration or cultural exchange between Japan and Hawaii.Rate this question:
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What was the name of the ship that Adam's dad worked on?
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Oregon
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Alaska
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Arizona
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California
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A. AlaskaExplanation
Adam's dad worked on a ship named Alaska.Rate this question:
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