Lifeboat 12 - Part Three - Rescue

The boys are strong enough to walk up the ladder to their rescuers.

• False

• True

The HMS Anthony pulls into Princes Puer, Gourock in what country?

• England

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Wales

How does Paul leave the HMS Anthony?

• in the arms of his friends

• on the shoulders of a naval officer

• on a stretcher with blankets up to his chin

• on his own two feet

The day after the City of Benares sank, the HMS Hurricane came and picked up people. The boys mistakenly believe that this means the others boys

• died.

• survived

What happened to Ken's friend Terry?

• He died.

• He is hurt but will be okay.

• He lost a foot to frostbite.

What happened to the other boys' younger brothers, Alan Capel and Peter Short?

• both had frostbite, each losing a limb

• they died

• they were in the hospital recovering

How many of the priginal ninety children survived?

• 12

• 25

• 45

• 13

Ken watches many family reunions and sees many tears. Which best describes Ken's experience.

• Dad and Step-mum are in tears and won't let go of him.

• They are so proud that Ken was the one who spotted the plane.

• They aren't coming at all; Ken is to be escorted back to England by someone else.

• They join Ken in receiving the honors given to the surviving boys.

Who meets Ken at the train in London?

• no one

• his dad

• His Step-mum

Going back to get the overcoat actually saved Ken's life.

• true

• false