Is Survival Selfish?

What was the name of the man in charge of the Titanic who saved himself when the boat sank?

• Wallace

• Ismay

• Joe

• Simpson

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What did some people think Ismay should have done instead of saving himself?

• Help moms and kids first

• Save the crew members

• Abandon the ship

• Swim to safety

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What happened to a woman in a plane crash who managed to escape?

• She helped everyone

• She felt bad later

• She couldn't move

• She was rescued by others

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Joe's friend have to do when Joe was hurt on the mountain?

• Cut the rope

• Climb down alone

• Leave Joe behind

• Call for help

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is sometimes brave according to the text?

• Trying to save others

• Ignoring those in need

• Running away from danger

• Hiding to protect oneself

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is mentioned as a tough choice made by Joe's friend?

• Cutting the rope

• Waiting for help

• Trying to save Joe

• Leaving the mountain

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is hard to tell according to the text?

• What is smart or brave

• When to give up

• How to swim

• Where to hide

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Ismay think he did okay before saving himself?

• Helped some moms and kids

• Called for help

• Jumped into the water

• Left everyone behind

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did some people think about Ismay's actions?

• They praised his bravery

• They didn't like what he did

• They ignored the situation

• They blamed the crew

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is mentioned as a scary moment in the text?

• A peaceful walk

• A calm evening

• A sunny day

• A loud noise

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4