Across
- 3. This word means “a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful government.” P. 89
- 7. An air raid _______ is a building or structure designed to protect people from bombs dropped during air raids. P. 81
- 10. America joined forces with England and France. This ___________, which eventually included Russia, became known as the “Allied forces.” P. 91
- 11. Many people, even top military ___________ refused to believe that it was Japan dropping the bombs. P. 90
- 14. America was at war with both Japan and Germany _____________. (A word that means “at the same time.” P. 82
- 16. This word means, “the state of being well-known for some bad quality or deed.” P. 91
- 18. World War II became the _______ war in history. P. 91
- 19. Japan, Italy and Germany were known as the “______ powers.” P. 91
- 21. Danny was glad not to feel numb so that he could experience positive emotions such as when Aki would rush by with his crazy ___________ smile. P. 83
- 22. This word means “to have enrolled in the armed services.” P. 83
- 23. The attack on Pearl Harbor was committed by men who __________ for months to cause as much destruction as possible.” P. 87
Down
- 1. This word means “to make a series of small, weak sounds expressing pain or unhappiness.” P. 84
- 2. By bombing our ships and planes on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese believed they would ________ America as a threat. P. 90
- 4. This word means “to remove anything offensive from books, films, etc., or to remove parts considered unsuitable from private letters, especially ones sent during war or from a prison.” P. 84
- 5. Danny compared the feeling of being in a sealed-up house to being in a ________, buried alive. P. 82
- 6. This word means, “highly complicated or developed: complex.” P. 90
- 8. The purpose of black-out curtains was so that the Japanese wouldn’t see any ________ from the sky. P. 82
- 9. This word means “the capability of a military force, unit, or weapons system as measured by the amount of gunfire, number of missiles, etc., deliverable to a target.” P. 89
- 12. Often known for his initials, he served as the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. P. 90
- 13. Mack had recovered almost enough to start running ________ missions in his B-17. P. 82
- 15. The U.S. reacted in shock because experts had __________ the skill of the Japanese military and the sophistication of their planes. P. 90
- 17. Danny felt scared that Mr. Sudo might get ________ again. P. 83
- 20. Danny and his mother wanted Mrs. Mills to spread the word in the __________ that she and Danny were safe. P. 83