Exploring the Titanic

What was the name of the book written by Morgan Robertson in 1898 which foretold the demise of the Titanic?

• The Wreck of Olympus

• The Wreck of the Titan

• The Wreck of Zeus

• The Wreck of the Titanic

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A prophecy is

• A prediction about current events.

• A prediction of the past.

• A prediction of the future.

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How long was it before Robertson's book was written and the sinking of the Titanic?

• 2 years

• 13 years

• 14 years

• 15 years

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The passenger ship company that created the Olympic and Titanic was called...

• J.Bruce Ismay and Company

• Harland and Wolff shipbuilders

• Lord Pirrie and Company

• the White Star Line

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Which of the following were nicknames of the Titanic?

• The Millionares' Dollar

• The Unsinkable Ship

• The Millionaires' Special

• The Wonderful Ship

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Who were the primary witnesses whose account we are given in the text?

• Jackie Robertson and Rebecca Thayer

• Jack Thayer and Ruth Becker

• Jamison Thompson and Ruth Benjamin

• Jack Thayer and Rose Becker

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When did the Titanic first cast off?

• April 12th, 1911

• April 12th, 1912

• April 10th, 1911

• April 10th, 1912

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What is the meaning of the word adjoining?

• To separate

• To pull apart

• To come in contact with or next to

• To remain in comfort or elegance

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..."propellers as big as a windmill" in figurative language is called

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• onomatopoeia

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What is a class? Select all that apply.

• A subject in school.

• Math class.

• a rank according to hierarchy or wealth

• a differentiation of social classes

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