Titanic Tragedy Quiz

When did the Titanic leave the Southampton dock?

• June 20, 1912

• March 15, 1912

• May 5, 1912

• April 10, 1912

What was the name of the ship that rescued the writer Vaghinak?

• Mauretania

• Lusitania

• Queen Mary

• Carpathia

What did Vaghinak put in a little bag and tie around his neck before jumping into the water?

• His passport and money

• A book and a pen

• A map and a compass

• A camera and a notebook

What was the temperature of the water in the North Atlantic on the night of the Titanic sinking?

• 28 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 C)

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 C)

• 15 degrees Fahrenheit (-9 C)

• 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 C)

Who claimed that there was a German U-boat involved in the sinking of Titanic?

• Mrs. Astor

• Vaghinak

• The sailors

• The Englishmen

What did Vaghinak lose during the rescue from the sinking Titanic?

• His jacket and shirt

• His shoes and socks

• His passport and money

• His glasses and cap

What did Vaghinak bump into while in the water after jumping from the Titanic?

• A lifeboat

• An iceberg

• A rescue ship

• A floating debris

Who refused to show mercy and pushed Vaghinak away from the overcrowded lifeboat?

• The French guy

• The Englishmen

• The sailors

• The people in the lifeboat

What did Vaghinak's father do to help him get the papers needed to enter the US?

• Threatened the officials

• Bribed the consulate

• Used his influence

• Pulled some strings

What did Vaghinak and Moren decide to do when they realized they couldn't get into the lifeboats?

• Jump into the water and try to save themselves

• Stay on the sinking ship and say goodbye to their futures

• Try to convince the sailors to let them in

• Hide and wait for the rescue team