NAME_____________________________ Hist 0107 World War Two. Quiz No. 1,

Gregory J. W. Urwin, Facing Fearful Odds:

The Siege of Wake Island.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer one of the following questions in sufficient detail to prove that you read this book.

1. Wake Island lacked a natural harbor, potable water, native inhabitants, and mineral resources? What made it so strategically important that both the U.S. Navy and Imperial Japanese Navy were willing to fight for it? In particular, how did Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, plan to use Wake against the Japanese Navy once war broke out?

2. Describe the relationship that existed between Pan American Airways and the U.S. Navy in developing Wake Island?

RATE THE BOOK ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5. (5 = Excellent) (1 = Poor)

Circle the appropriate number: 5 4 3 2 1