from "The Titanic Disaster Poem"

10.) How does the personification of the Titanic in lines 5-12 impact the meaning of the poem?

• A. It highlights the sturdiness of the Titanic.

• B. It expresses the enormity of the Titanic.

• C. It illustrates the popularity of the Titanic.

• D. It emphasizes the splendor of the Titanic.

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11.) Which set of lines supports the inference that the tragedy of the Titanic might have been avoided?

• A. "Going out to plow the briny deep, And was on her western flight;"

  (lines 11-12)

• B. "When the watchman viewed the monster

  Just a mile from it, 'Twas seen." (lines 15-16)

• C. "Warned by a German vessel

  Of an enemy just ahead" (lines 17-18)

• D. "But alas, she struck asunder

  To last forever more," (lines 27-28)

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12.) Which set of lines best illustrates Captain's selflessness?

• A. "Was an Admiral of seasoned mind

  En route to the western land." (lines 35-36)

• B. "The captain thought not of his life

  But stood there to the last." (lines 37-38)

• C. "Outstretched hands offered reward

  For his brave and heroic deed" (lines 41-42)

• D. "Was carried to his grave

  On the last and greatest ship, was he," (lines 46-47)

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13.) How does the reader's awareness of the looming iceberg create suspense?

• A. The reader knows that the Titanic is traveling too fast in dangerous waters.

• B. The reader knows that the Titanic is depending on the wrong people for help.

• C. The reader knows that the Titanic is relying on misinformation provided to them by others.

• D. The reader knows that the Titanic is straying off course from its intended route.

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14.) How does the metaphor in lines 15-20 impact the poem?

• A. It creates a fearful and menacing tone.

• B. It creates a remorseful and solemn tone.

• C. It creates a sorrowful and despairing tone.

• D. It creates a shocked and astounded tone.

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15.) Select two words that mean the same as intrepid in line 43.

• A. courageous

• B. fascinating

• C. important

• D. passionate

• E. valiant

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16.) What does Colonel Astor's dialogue with his wife reveal about his character?

• A. He is eager to demonstrate his military training with his wife.

• B. He does not feel he or his wife is facing serious danger.

• C. He cares more about himself than how his wife feels.

• D. He does not want to give his wife cause for alarm.

17.) How do the Captain's and Colonel Astor's actions convey the theme?

• A. The characters' sympathy towards the other passengers illustrates the value of setting aside personal differences.

• B.The characters' refusal to give up illustrates the importance of appreciating each and every moment that life has to offer.

• C. The characters' fearlessness in the midst of danger illustrates the heroism born from the tragic circumstances.

• D. The characters' determination to help illustrates the importance of evaluating all the facts before making an important decision.

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18.) Select two sets of line that support the answer to question 17.

• A. "Was an Admiral of seasoned mind

  En route to the western land." (lines 35-36)

• B. "But the intrepid man went down aboard

  Trying to rescue a passenger instead" (lines 43-44)

• C. "Was carried to his grave

  On the last and greatest ship, was he," (lines 46-47)

• D. "Though he worked with all his might

  For those whom he could save." (lines 67-68)

• E. "This man a soldier once has been

  Of military art" (lines 69-70)

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19.) Both the passage and the poem begin with a description of the setting. How does this structural choice contribute to an understanding of the characters?

• A. by establishing the conflict faced by the characters

• B. by explaining the motivations behind the actions of the characters

• C. by providing important background information about the characters

• D. by reflecting the emotional state of the characters

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