Battle of Guadalcanal Quiz Questions

1. What two nations fought at the Battle of Guadalcanal?

A Japan and China B Britain and Germany C United States and Japan D France and Germany

2. During what war did the Battle of Guadalcanal take place?

A World War I B Mexican-American War C American Civil War D World War II

3. Where is the Island of Guadalcanal located?

A In the South Pacific Ocean B In the Mediterranean Sea C Off the coast of China D In the Atlantic Ocean

4. Which of the following best describes the situation prior the battle?

A The Japanese had built an air base on the island of Guadalcanal B The Japanese had gained control of much of the South Pacific C The Japanese had control of the Island of Guadalcanal D All of the above

5. Who led the United States naval forces during the battle?

A Admiral Richmond Turner B General Alexander Patch C Admiral Stuart Murray D Admiral Joseph Clark

6. What would the Japanese do at night during the Battle of Guadalcanal?

A They would send in more troops using fast boats B They would bomb U.S. ships with planes C They would retreat to their ships D They would shell the U.S. with artillery

7. Around how long did the Battle of Guadalcanal last?

A 6 months B 30 minutes C 1 day D 4 days

8. True or False: The Battle of Guadalcanal was the first time that the Japanese had lost ground during the war.

A FALSE B TRUE

9. What was the code name for the initial invasion of the island by the United States?

A Operation Watchtower B Operation Overlord C Operation Island Storm D Operation Rolling Thunder

10. What was the final outcome of the Battle of Guadalcanal?

A The United States won, but the Japanese maintained control of the island B The Japanese won, but the runway on the island was destroyed C The United States won and took control of the Island D The Japanese won and took control of the Island