Below Deck: A Titanic Story

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What is the Titanic?

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The Titanic was a large passenger ship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1912 after hitting an iceberg.

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What is an iceberg?

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An iceberg is a large piece of ice that has broken off from a glacier and floats in the ocean.

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What does it mean to sink?

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To sink means to go down below the surface of water.

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What is a lifeboat?

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A lifeboat is a small boat used for saving people from a sinking ship.

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What is a first-class passenger?

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A first-class passenger is someone who pays for the most expensive and luxurious accommodations on a ship.

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What is a second-class passenger?

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A second-class passenger is someone who pays for less expensive accommodations on a ship, which are not as luxurious as first-class.

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What does it mean to lower the lifeboats?

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To lower the lifeboats means to bring them down from the ship into the water so people can escape.

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What is the role of a captain on a ship?

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The captain is the person in charge of the ship and makes important decisions, especially in emergencies.

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What does it mean to call for help?

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To call for help means to ask others for assistance, especially in a dangerous situation.

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What is the significance of the Titanic's maiden voyage?

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The Titanic's maiden voyage was its first journey, which ended tragically when it sank.