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1. John Paul Jones is often referred to as the "father of 1. John Paul Jones is often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions" because of the our highest naval traditions" because of the example he set as an officer during the example he set as an officer during the Revolutionary War. He is also famous because of Revolutionary War. He is also famous because of which of the following accomplishments?which of the following accomplishments?

a.a. His victory over the HMS His victory over the HMS SerapisSerapis

b.b. His capture of the HMS His capture of the HMS NancyNancy

c.c. His selection as the first commander in chiefHis selection as the first commander in chief

d.d. His appointment as the first U.S. Navy admiralHis appointment as the first U.S. Navy admiral


2. What is the oldest U.S. Navy ship still in 2. What is the oldest U.S. Navy ship still in commission?commission?

a. Bonhomme Richarda. Bonhomme Richard

b. Constellationb. Constellation

c. Constitutionc. Constitution

d. Lexingtond. Lexington


3. The first true submarine attack was conducted 3. The first true submarine attack was conducted against what Union ship?against what Union ship?

a. a. USS Housatonic

b. USS Hunleyb. USS Hunley

c. USS Custisc. USS Custis

d. USS New Ironsidesd. USS New Ironsides


4. "Remember the Maine," referring to the USS 4. "Remember the Maine," referring to the USS MaineMaine, , was the battle cry for which of the following wars?was the battle cry for which of the following wars?

a. The Civil Waa. The Civil Wa

b. The Quasi Warb. The Quasi War

c. World War Ic. World War I

d. The Spanish-American Ward. The Spanish-American War


5. What was the decisive battle of World War II that 5. What was the decisive battle of World War II that became the turning point of the war in the Pacific?became the turning point of the war in the Pacific?

a.a. The Battle of MidwayThe Battle of Midway

b.b. The Battle of OkinawaThe Battle of Okinawa

c.c. The Battle of GuadalcanalThe Battle of Guadalcanal

d.d. The Battle of the Coral SeaThe Battle of the Coral Sea


6. Who led the naval forces into Tripoli Harbor and 6. Who led the naval forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS destroyed the captured US frigate USS PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia??

a. Thomas Truxtuna. Thomas Truxtun

b. Stephen Decaturb. Stephen Decatur

c. Edward Preplec. Edward Preple

d. James Lawrenced. James Lawrence


7. During World War II, WAVES were eligible for how 7. During World War II, WAVES were eligible for how many ratings?many ratings?

a. 28a. 28

b. 30b. 30

c. 34c. 34

d. 40d. 40


8. What ship was one of the first ships-of-the line?8. What ship was one of the first ships-of-the line?

a. Philadelphiaa. Philadelphia

b. Enterpriseb. Enterprise

c. Constitutionc. Constitution

d. North Carolinad. North Carolina


9. In what year did the USS 9. In what year did the USS Nautilus Nautilus make its history-make its history-making transpolar voyage?making transpolar voyage?

a. 1961a. 1961

b. 1958b. 1958

c. 1955c. 1955

d. 1952d. 1952


10. The Second Continental Congress approved the 10. The Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of how many vessels?purchase of how many vessels?

a.a. TwoTwo

b.b. FourFour

c.c. SixSix

d.d. EightEight


11. In what capacity did women first serve as members 11. In what capacity did women first serve as members of the Navy?of the Navy?

a. Nursea. Nurse

b. Cooksb. Cooks

c. Yeomanc. Yeoman

d. Radio operatord. Radio operator


12. What person defined sea power, showed the 12. What person defined sea power, showed the importance of knowing naval needs, and advocated a importance of knowing naval needs, and advocated a large powerful Navy?large powerful Navy?

a. Andre Footea. Andre Foote

b. Alfred T. Mahanb. Alfred T. Mahan

c. Admiral Farragutc. Admiral Farragut

d. Commodore Perryd. Commodore Perry


13. The first half of the 19th century saw a 13. The first half of the 19th century saw a development that was to change navies all over the development that was to change navies all over the world. What was that development?world. What was that development?

a. Steel hullsa. Steel hulls

b. Task forcesb. Task forces

c. Steam powerc. Steam power

d. Practical submarinesd. Practical submarines


14. Who was the Navy’s first aviator?14. Who was the Navy’s first aviator?

a.a. Lt. CorryLt. Corry

b.b. Lt. EllysonLt. Ellyson

c.c. Lt. TowersLt. Towers

d.d. CAPT ChambersCAPT Chambers


15. Which of the following ships has the distinction of 15. Which of the following ships has the distinction of being the U.S. Navy’s first flagship?being the U.S. Navy’s first flagship?

a. Alfreda. Alfred

b. Hornetb. Hornet

c. Waspc. Wasp

d. Providenced. Providence


16. During what Civil War battle was the order "Damn 16. During what Civil War battle was the order "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" given?the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" given?

a. Kings Baya. Kings Bay

b. Mobile Bayb. Mobile Bay

c. Vicksburgc. Vicksburg

d. New Orleansd. New Orleans


17. The first U.S. Navy nuclear-powered vessel was 17. The first U.S. Navy nuclear-powered vessel was what type of ship?what type of ship?

a. Carriera. Carrier

b. Submarineb. Submarine

c. Merchant shipc. Merchant ship

d. Guided-missile cruiserd. Guided-missile cruiser


18. The War of 1812 was caused, in part, by the 18. The War of 1812 was caused, in part, by the efforts to accomplish which of the following goals?efforts to accomplish which of the following goals?

a. Paying ransom payments to the Barbary Statesa. Paying ransom payments to the Barbary States

b. Establishing a naval base in the Mediterraneanb. Establishing a naval base in the Mediterranean

c. Forcing France to establish trade relations with the c. Forcing France to establish trade relations with the United StatesUnited States

d. Stopping forced service of American seamen in the d. Stopping forced service of American seamen in the British navyBritish navy


19. Which of the following ships was the world’s first 19. Which of the following ships was the world’s first nuclear-powered carrier?nuclear-powered carrier?

a.a. USS NimitzUSS Nimitz

b.b. USS Carl VinsonUSS Carl Vinson

c.c. USS EnterpriseUSS Enterprise

d.d. USS Abraham LincolnUSS Abraham Lincoln


20. In what war did women first serve as members of 20. In what war did women first serve as members of the Navy?the Navy?

a. Civil Wara. Civil War

b. World War Ib. World War I

c. World War IIc. World War II

d. Spanish-American Ward. Spanish-American War


21. In what year were the first nuclear-powered 21. In what year were the first nuclear-powered surface ships launched?surface ships launched?

a. 1961a. 1961

b. 1958b. 1958

c. 1955c. 1955

d. 1952d. 1952


22. Which of the following were naval vessels in the 22. Which of the following were naval vessels in the early 19th century?early 19th century?

a. Frigatesa. Frigates

b. Sloops of warb. Sloops of war

c. Ships of the linec. Ships of the line

d. All of the aboved. All of the above


23. During World War II, the Navy was heavily 23. During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic involved in which of the following Atlantic (European) actions?(European) actions?

a.a. The capture of NavaronneThe capture of Navaronne

b.b. The invasion of NormandyThe invasion of Normandy

c.c. The Battle of BritainThe Battle of Britain

d.d. The fall of BerlinThe fall of Berlin


24. In what year did the Navy accept its first 24. In what year did the Navy accept its first operational submarine?operational submarine?

a. 1895a. 1895

b. 1898b. 1898

c. 1900c. 1900

d. 1902d. 1902


25. In 1843, what invention incorporated in the USS 25. In 1843, what invention incorporated in the USS Princeton Princeton paved the way for progress in the paved the way for progress in the development of propulsion systems?development of propulsion systems?

a. The diesel enginea. The diesel engine

b. The coal-fired boilerb. The coal-fired boiler

c. The stern paddle wheelc. The stern paddle wheel

d. The screw propellerd. The screw propeller


26. What country was the first to recognize the "Stars 26. What country was the first to recognize the "Stars and Stripes"?and Stripes"?

a. Spaina. Spain

b. Franceb. France

c. Germanyc. Germany

d. Portugald. Portugal


27. Who was president when the U.S. Navy 27. Who was president when the U.S. Navy Department was established?Department was established?

a. John Adamsa. John Adams

b. James Madisonb. James Madison

c. Thomas Jeffersonc. Thomas Jefferson

d. George Washingtond. George Washington


28. America’s first suborbital flight was made by what 28. America’s first suborbital flight was made by what Navy officer?Navy officer?

a.a. Commander KerwinCommander Kerwin

b.b. Commander ConradCommander Conrad

c.c. Commander GordonCommander Gordon

d.d. Commander Shepard JrCommander Shepard Jr


29. In what year was the 29. In what year was the AlvinAlvin, a deep diving vehicle, , a deep diving vehicle, tested at 6,000-foot depths?tested at 6,000-foot depths?

a. 1961a. 1961

b. 1965b. 1965

c. 1969c. 1969

d. 1971d. 1971


30. Which of the following are the most recent 30. Which of the following are the most recent additions to the surface fleet?additions to the surface fleet?

a. Ticonderoga-class cruisersa. Ticonderoga-class cruisers

b. Arleigh Burke-class destroyersb. Arleigh Burke-class destroyers

c. Both a and b abovec. Both a and b above

d. LHAsd. LHAs


31. In 1854, Commodore Perry signed a treaty that 31. In 1854, Commodore Perry signed a treaty that opened up what market to American trade?opened up what market to American trade?

a. Japana. Japan

b. Indiab. India

c. Chinac. China

d. Russiad. Russia


32. What type of ships did privateers typically sail?32. What type of ships did privateers typically sail?


b. Schoonersb. Schooners

c. Sloops of warc. Sloops of war

d. Ships of the lined. Ships of the line


33. In what year was the first American satellite 33. In what year was the first American satellite placed in orbit?placed in orbit?

a. 1952a. 1952

b. 1955b. 1955

c. 1958c. 1958

d. 1961d. 1961


35. In what year was the first nuclear-powered, deep-35. In what year was the first nuclear-powered, deep-submergence research and ocean-engineering submergence research and ocean-engineering vehicle launched?vehicle launched?

a. 1961a. 1961

b. 1965b. 1965

c. 1969c. 1969

d. 1971d. 1971


36. What was the first aircraft carrier designed from 36. What was the first aircraft carrier designed from the keel up?the keel up?

a. USS Rangera. USS Ranger

b. USS Hornetb. USS Hornet

c. USS Enterprisec. USS Enterprise

d. USS Yorktownd. USS Yorktown


37. What ship was the first warfare submarine?37. What ship was the first warfare submarine?

a.a. AlfredAlfred

b.b. HornetHornet

c.c. TurtleTurtle

d.d. WaspWasp


38. Which of the following warfare tactics was used 38. Which of the following warfare tactics was used during the Vietnam Police Action?during the Vietnam Police Action?

a. Coastal interdictiona. Coastal interdiction

b. Gunfire supportb. Gunfire support

c. Riverine operationsc. Riverine operations

d. Each of the aboved. Each of the above


39. The Navy helped move approximately how many 39. The Navy helped move approximately how many pounds of equipment and supplies during Desert pounds of equipment and supplies during Desert Shield/ Desert Storm?Shield/ Desert Storm?

a. 12.4 billion tonsa. 12.4 billion tons

b. 15.8 billion tonsb. 15.8 billion tons

c. 18.3 billion tonsc. 18.3 billion tons

d. 21.6 billion tonsd. 21.6 billion tons


40. What was the first naval battle of World War II in 40. What was the first naval battle of World War II in which two opposing fleets didn’t see each other which two opposing fleets didn’t see each other during combat?during combat?

a. The Battle of Okinawaa. The Battle of Okinawa

b. The Battle of the Coral Seab. The Battle of the Coral Sea

c. The Battle of Guadalcanalc. The Battle of Guadalcanal

d. The Battle of Midwayd. The Battle of Midway


41. Which of the following were types of ships built 41. Which of the following were types of ships built during World War II?during World War II?

a.a. Net tendersNet tenders

b.b. Repair shipsRepair ships

c.c. Mine sweepersMine sweepers

d.d. All of the aboveAll of the above


42. In what year was the Women’s Armed Services 42. In what year was the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act passed?Integration Act passed?

a. 1951a. 1951

b. 1945b. 1945

c. 1948c. 1948

d. 1942d. 1942


43. What date commemorates the birthday of the 43. What date commemorates the birthday of the United States Navy?United States Navy?

a. 14 Feb 1778a. 14 Feb 1778

b. 4 Jul 1776b. 4 Jul 1776

c. 13 Oct 1775c. 13 Oct 1775

d. 5 Sep 1774d. 5 Sep 1774


44. Destroyers were first used effectively for 44. Destroyers were first used effectively for antisubmarine warfare during what war?antisubmarine warfare during what war?

a. Civil Wara. Civil War

b. World War IIb. World War II

c. World War Ic. World War I

d. Spanish-American Ward. Spanish-American War


45. Construction of our first destroyer began in what 45. Construction of our first destroyer began in what year?year?

a. 1895a. 1895

b. 1899b. 1899

c. 1902c. 1902

d. 1905d. 1905


46. When did the expression "Millions for defense, but 46. When did the expression "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute" originate?not one cent for tribute" originate?

a.a. During the Quasi WarDuring the Quasi War

b.b. During the War of 1812During the War of 1812

c.c. During the Revolutionary WarDuring the Revolutionary War

d.d. During the Barbary States WarDuring the Barbary States War


47. What ship has been labeled as the first modern 47. What ship has been labeled as the first modern cruiser in the U.S. Fleet?cruiser in the U.S. Fleet?

a. USS Chicagoa. USS Chicago

b. USS Bostonb. USS Boston

c. USS Newarkc. USS Newark

d. USS Atlantad. USS Atlanta


48. During the War of 1812, what ship earned the 48. During the War of 1812, what ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"?nickname "Old Ironsides"?

a. Enterprisea. Enterprise

b. Constitutionb. Constitution

c. Chesapeakec. Chesapeake

d. Constellationd. Constellation


49. What category of ship carried the largest number 49. What category of ship carried the largest number of guns?of guns?


b. Schoonersb. Schooners

c. Sloops of warc. Sloops of war

d. Ships of the lined. Ships of the line


50. Approximately how many ships did the British 50. Approximately how many ships did the British loose to privateers?loose to privateers?

a.a. 1,0001,000

b.b. 1,5001,500

c.c. 2,0002,000

d.d. 2,5002,500


51. Although neither side could claim victory, the 51. Although neither side could claim victory, the battle between the USS battle between the USS Monitor Monitor and the and the Virginia Virginia ((MerrimackMerrimack) was important for which of the ) was important for which of the following reasons?following reasons?

a.a. The Dahlgren gun was usedThe Dahlgren gun was used

b.b. The battle began the era of the ironcladsThe battle began the era of the ironclads

c.c. The Union and Confederate navies fought each The Union and Confederate navies fought each otherother

d.d. Steam engines were used in battle for the first Steam engines were used in battle for the first timetime


52. What skipper captured 11 British ships off 52. What skipper captured 11 British ships off Newfoundland and sent them back to the States?Newfoundland and sent them back to the States?

a. John Barrya. John Barry

b. John Manleyb. John Manley

c. John Paul Jonesc. John Paul Jones

d. Abraham Whippled. Abraham Whipple


53. Which of the following is/are principle 53. Which of the following is/are principle development(s) of the Trident system? development(s) of the Trident system?

a. A strategic weapons systema. A strategic weapons system

b. An integrated logistics support systemb. An integrated logistics support system

c. A nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarinec. A nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine

d. All of the aboved. All of the above


54. What moon mission was completely manned by 54. What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel?Navy personnel?

a. Apollo 12a. Apollo 12

b. Apollo 11b. Apollo 11

c. Apollo 7c. Apollo 7

d. Apollo 5d. Apollo 5


55. During World War II, the Japanese loss/losses of 55. During World War II, the Japanese loss/losses of what island(s) heralded the end of the war in the what island(s) heralded the end of the war in the Pacific?Pacific?

a. Solomonsa. Solomons

b. Iwo Jimab. Iwo Jima

c. Guadalcanalc. Guadalcanal

d. Philippinesd. Philippines


56. What ship was considered our first "first-class" 56. What ship was considered our first "first-class" battleship?battleship?

a.a. USS TexasUSS Texas

b.b. USS IndianaUSS Indiana

c.c. USS CaliforniaUSS California

d.d. USS New YorkUSS New York


57. On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain 57. On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines?cutting British supply lines?

a. Lake Eriea. Lake Erie

b. Lake Huronb. Lake Huron

c. Lake Superiorc. Lake Superior

d. Lake Michigand. Lake Michigan


58. The first extensive use of jet aircraft and 58. The first extensive use of jet aircraft and helicopters occurred during what war?helicopters occurred during what war?

a. World War Ia. World War I

b. World War IIb. World War II

c. The Korean Conflictc. The Korean Conflict

d. The Vietnam Police Actiond. The Vietnam Police Action


59. Which of the following combat systems came into 59. Which of the following combat systems came into full use during World War II?full use during World War II?

a. SATNAVa. SATNAV

b. Sonarb. Sonar

c. Radarc. Radar

d. Both b and c aboved. Both b and c above

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