
The Deadly Eruption of Mount Pele Quiz
Authored by Kayla Watson
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When did the deadliest volcanic eruption of modern times occur on the Caribbean island of Martinique?
August 20th, 1925
April 3rd, 1898
June 15th, 1910
May 8th, 1902
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many survivors were reported from the eruption of Mount Pele in Saint-Pierre?
Two
Ten
Fifty
None
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the population of Saint-Pierre before the eruption?
30,000
10,000
15,000
50,000
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reason for the tragic outcome of the eruption in Saint-Pierre?
Human folly, political opportunism, and plain old stupidity
Natural disaster and lack of warning
Lack of resources and infrastructure
Foreign invasion and sabotage
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country administered the Lesser Antilles, including Martinique, at the turn of the 19th century?
England
Netherlands
Spain
France
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the name of the volcano that erupted on Martinique?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Pele
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the response of the local newspaper, Le Colonie, to the volcanic activity in Saint-Pierre?
Urging residents to remain calm and mocking anyone expressing fear
Encouraging immediate evacuation and panic
Reporting accurate information and providing safety measures
Organizing relief efforts and supporting the affected residents
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