Exploring the Titanic Test

The Titanic sank on its MAIDEN voyage. A MAIDEN voyage is the _____.

• longest

• first

• coldest

• third

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The ship's PORTHOLES reminded the explorer of cat's eyes. The PORTHOLES are _____.

• windows

• lifesavers

• engines

• light bulbs

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The sunken Titanic was like a time CAPSULE. A CAPSULE is a _______.

• recorder

• old machine

• clock

• sealed container

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The SEVERED bow section of the ship rested some distance from the stern. If something is SEVERED, it is ______.

• broken off

• sunken

• expensive

• rusted

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

The INTERIOR of the sub was designed to be efficient. The INTERIOR is the ______.

• rudder

• outer wall

• instrument panel

• inside area

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Large metal arms held LIFEBOATS. The LIFEBOATS were a _____.

• stage prop

• decoration

• room divider

• safety feature

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

The Titanic sank years ago, yet many people today are interested in its wreckage. You could say that _____.

• lost valuables from the ship will never be identified

• people are fascinated by events long after they occur

• the sea can be both friend and foe

• people are finding new ways robots can help them

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The Titanic hit the ocean floor with terrific force, yet chandeliers still remained intact. You could say that _____.

• startling things sometimes happen

• the Titanic had many valuable items

• seawater does not affect glass

• the Titanic must be protected from the thieves

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

In a description of JJ the robot, it would be important to include each of the following EXCEPT:

• It is operated by a joystick.

• It could see nothing at first.

• It is attached to the sub with a cable.

• It includes lights and a camera.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

All of the following help you imagine how the ship's safe looked EXCEPT:

• The handle looked gold but was made of brass.

• It had a circular gold dial and a shiny gold crest.

• The sample-gathering arm rotated the handle.

• The safe rested face up on the ocean floor.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5