A Short Quiz About "A Boy At War

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1. Who was America at war with?

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During World War II, America was at war with Japan. The Japanese attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in 1941, leading to America's entry into the war. The conflict between the two countries lasted until Japan's surrender in 1945. This war had a significant impact on American history and led to the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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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... see moreview of Adam Pelko who lives in Hawaii with his military family. The quiz below is designed to see how much of it you remember. see less

2. Where did the story take place?

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The story took place in Hawaii.

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3. What branch of the military was Adam's dad enlisted?

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Adam's dad was enlisted in the Navy branch of the military.

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4. Which town is Pearl Harbor nearest?

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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.

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5. Where was Adam's father buried?

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6. Who did Adam want to hurt on the row boat?

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7. What type of school did Adam attend?

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Adam attended high school.

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8. How old was Adam's father when he joined the navy?

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The question asks about Adam's father's age when he joined the navy. The correct answer is 14.

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9. What percentage of Hawaiian Territory was Japanese?

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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.

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10. What was the name of the ship that Adam's dad worked on?

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Adam's dad worked on a ship named Alaska.

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Who was America at war with?
Where did the story take place?
What branch of the military was Adam's dad enlisted?
Which town is Pearl Harbor nearest?
Where was Adam's father buried?
Who did Adam want to hurt on the row boat?
What type of school did Adam attend?
How old was Adam's father when he joined the navy?
What percentage of Hawaiian Territory was Japanese?
What was the name of the ship that Adam's dad worked on?
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