Pearl Harbor
Where is Pearl Harbor?
Oahu, Hawaii (U.S.)
How many waves of the attack were there?
2 waves
What is the theme?
Prejudice, power, and what it truly means to be a hero.
What are the names of the two best friends (main characters)?
Frank and Stanley
After President Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan, how many of the representatives voted not to declare war?
One
What is the name of the ship that remains visible underwater today?
The Arizona
How many planes were used to bomb Pearl Harbor?
About 350
What is the main idea of the book?
Who is Ginny and what is her boyfriend's name ?
Franks older sister/Brooks
Which other country declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Canada
How many people died? (estimate)
About 2,400 people
How many ships got destroyed in the attack?
19 U.S. Naval ships
What is the names of the soldiers that Frank and Stanley saved?
Kowalczyk, Joseph K and Patrick
What is Stanley ethnicity?
Japanese-American
Which two countries declared war on the United States as a result of the Japan attack on Pearl Harbor?
Germany and Italy
What airfield was not destroyed in the attack?
Hickam airfield
When did the attack happen?
December 7, 1941
How did brooks die?
He got hit with a bullet while trying to help Frank
Where do Brooks and Frank and Stanley's dads work?
The Navy
How long did the attack last?
Around 2 hours
Who fired the first shot in the attack?
The Americans
What happened to Japanese-Americans on the islands after the attack?
They were taken out of their homes, taken to other parts of the state, and could not return to their homes.
What were Frank and Stanley doing when the attack happened?
Getting a tour of the battleship by Brooks
What is Frank and Stanley's favorite past time?
Writing and drawing comic books
How many U.S. planes were destroyed?
About 350 planes