"The Finest Hours" Quiz: Part 1

Who was the one man on the Pendleton that got swept away and died?

• Michael Johnson
• John Smith
• George 'Tiny' Myers
• David Brown

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

How did the storm affect people on land?

• The storm brought good weather and clear skies
• The storm had no impact on people on land
• The storm caused people to have heart attacks and die

• The storm caused damage to homes, infrastructure, and affected people's livelihoods.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What was the flashing red light?

• A buoy

• A sign for a sale or discount
• A man overboard signal

• A notification for a new message or email

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What act of kindness did Tiny do?

• Tiny stole money from the elderly person.
• Tiny ignored the elderly person who needed help.
• Tiny pushed the elderly person while crossing the street.
• He gave his shirt to men on board.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why was the rescue of the Pendleton so challenging and improbable?

• There was no way for the Pendleton to radio for help

• No one knew the Pendleton had split in two

• There was a terrible nor'easter with 60 foot waves and storm seas.

• All three answers are correct

• None of the answers are correct

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why did the Pendleton split in two?

• Severe storm and rough seas
• Overloading of cargo
• Collision with another ship
• Faulty steel

Who was left in charge after the Pendleton split?

• Tiny Meyers

• No one was left in charge after the Pendleton split.
• Raymond Sybert

• Bernie Smith

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why were the small motor lifeboats captained by Donald Bangs and Ralph Ormsby sent out when the cutter Eastwind and the cutter Yakutat were already on their way?

• The Eastwind's progress in the storm was too slow.

• They were delivering supplies
• They were on a training exercise
• They were lost

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why did all the Coast Guard ships go toward Fort Mercer first?

• Fort Mercer was the closest location to respond to the emergency.
• They were following orders from a higher authority.
• No one knew The Pendleton was in need of help.

• They received incorrect information about the emergency location.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Why is Cape Cod known as "The Graveyard of the Atlantic"?

• Shifting sandbars and enormous waves

• Frequent pirate attacks and raids
• Abundance of marine life and coral reefs
• Historically dangerous waters and numerous shipwrecks

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2