Titanic Quiz

What year did the Titanic embark on its first trip?

• 1910

• 1911

• 1912

• 1913

What was the initial reaction of the passengers when the Titanic scraped along the iceberg?

• They panicked immediately.

• They felt a strong shock.

• They felt almost no shock.

• They immediately started to abandon ship.

What was the main reason the Titanic was speeding at 22 knots?

• The captain wanted to set a speed record.

• The crew was unaware of nearby icebergs.

• It was attempting to maintain a schedule.

• The passengers requested a faster journey.

Why were the Titanic's first lifeboats not fully loaded?

• There was a shortage of life jackets.

• Passengers were reluctant to board them.

• The crew prioritized loading supplies over people.

• The alarm to abandon ship was not heard by everyone.

Which of the following statements best describes the way engineers had planned the Titanic to be sure it would stay afloat?

• The Titanic carried the very latest in wireless equipment.

• The Titanic was unsinkable.

• It had been designed so that if any compartment suffered a hole, watertight doors could shut off that section.

• The Titanic was equipped with enough lifeboats for everyone on board.