Into the Lifeboat

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What does the word 'reluctance' mean?

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Unwillingness to do something.

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What is the significance of counting the rows of deck lights in 'Into the Lifeboat'?

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It shows how the author realized that the ship was truly sinking.

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Who was Violet Jessop?

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A member of the staff aboard the Titanic.

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What was the Titanic known for at the time?

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It was the biggest ship in the world.

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What is the author's purpose in writing 'Into the Lifeboat'?

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To record her personal experience of a famous event.

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How can you combine these sentences: 'Violet Jessop was a member of the staff aboard the Titanic. The Titanic was at the time the biggest ship in the world.'?

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Violet Jessop was a member of the staff aboard the Titanic, which at the time was the biggest ship in the world.

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What does it mean to do something with reluctance?

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It means to do something unwillingly.

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What event does 'Into the Lifeboat' recount?

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The sinking of the Titanic.

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What is a lifeboat?

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A small boat used for rescue or evacuation from a larger ship.

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Why is the Titanic a significant historical event?

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It was a major maritime disaster that resulted in the loss of many lives.