from A Night To Remember

Front

Who were the "eyes of the ship" on the Titanic?

Back

the six lookouts

Front

Why don't the on-duty lookouts realize right away that Titanic has hit an iceberg?

Back

They see the front of the ship miss the iceberg, so they think all is OK.

Front

When Titanic hits the iceberg, most of the passengers...

Back

feel or hear something strange, but aren't sure what it is.

Front

Some passengers knew what the ship hit right away because

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some ice fell into their cabin through an open porthole.

Front

Which of these phrases uses strong imagery to illustrate an idea? Options: "tried to connect it with something familiar", "seemed stronger to some than to others", "didn't surprise Groves very much", "a mountain of ice standing black against the starlit sky"

Back

"a mountain of ice standing black against the starlit sky"

Front

Which description makes the jolt of hitting the iceberg sound most dangerous? Options: "Isn't it funny...we're landing!", "...the ship seemed to roll over 'a thousand marbles.'", "...that thud...the grinding, tearing sound...", "...it was like a heavy wave striking the ship."

Back

"...that thud...the grinding, tearing sound..."

Front

jar

Back

a glass container, usually with no handles; a jolt, shock, or shake; a harsh, scraping sound

Front

A mountain might shudder if

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there was an earthquake nearby.

Front

An ominous sound might be: a window breaking, a beautiful song, a baby laughing, a loud concert.

Back

a window breaking

Front

Indulge a person

Back

you allow that person to do something.