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.

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)

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)

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.

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.

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

• A. courageous

• B. fascinating

• C. important

• D. passionate

• E. valiant

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.

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)

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