Deepwater Horizon Disaster Quiz

What was Steve doing when he heard the sound of a freight train?

• Reading a book

• Watching TV

• Cooking dinner

• Sleeping

What caused the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig?

• A lightning strike

• A gas leak

• A malfunctioning engine

• An earthquake

How many people were on board at the time of the explosion?

• 50

• 126

• 75

• 100

What was the daily rental cost of the Deepwater Horizon rig?

• $100,000

• $250,000

• $500,000

• $1,000,000

What was the main purpose of using Deepwater Horizon?

• Transporting goods

• Drilling wells

• Fishing

• Tourism

What event caused the mud to start raining down on the rig?

• A malfunction

• A storm

• An explosion

• A fire

What did Mike Williams witness when he woke up?

• A loud buzzing noise

• A bright light

• A strong wind

• A heavy rain

What did Chris see on the derrick that made him panic?

• Oil spill

• Flames

• Smoke

• Debris

What did Steve try to start in the standby generator room?

• Air conditioning

• Engines

• Fire pumps

• Lights

What caused the panic among the people on the life capsule deck?

• A fire

• An explosion

• A malfunction

• A storm