Inside the Titanic Central and Key Idea

What is the central idea of the introduction?

• Workers spent a lot of time building the Titanic.

• Constructing the Titanic was difficult and dangerous work.

• The Titanic hit an iceberg and rivets came out.

• The Titanic had advanced safety features.

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Select two details from the text that support the answer for Part A.

• The story of the Titanic began years before its one and only voyage.

• Construction of the massive ocean liner had started in 1909.

• Over the course of more than two years, thousands of men worked on the ship.

• Many worked six days a week, from early morning until late evening.

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In paragraphs 7 through 8, what key idea about the passengers is best supported?

• They all had access to the lifeboats.

• They were patient and anticipated being rescued after the Titanic hit the iceberg.

• They procrastinated and panicked, saving fewer people than expected.

• They helped each other to rescue as many people as possible.

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What is a key idea supported by the section titled 'First-Class Cabins: Key to Survival'?

• The Titanic was tiered into classes.

• The Titanic had no lifeboats near third class.

• Passengers' survival depended on their proximity to the lifeboats.

• Passengers in first-class had the fanciest rooms.

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What is the central idea of the entire selection?

• The Titanic was tiered into classes.

• The Titanic's precautions failed in protecting its passengers and crew.

• Jack Phillips tried to save passengers by sending messages for help.

• Passengers in first-class had the fanciest rooms.

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