Conflicting News Reports on the Fate of the Sinking Titanic

What statement best describes the relationship between the news paper articles?

• The first article includes correct information about why the ship sank while the second article incorrectly claims the ship did not sink.

• Both articles included information about the trouble the ship had when it first left harbor.

• The first article includes more details about the passengers on the ship than does the second article.

• Both articles incorrectly claim that the ship did not sink after hitting the iceberg.

Which TWO details best describe the relationship between the two newspaper articles based off the first question? Choose one detail from each article.

• "Held afloat only by water-tight compartments" (Paragraph 2)

• "Hurry! Hurry! We are sinking and the passengers' may be lost."

  (Paragraph 15)

• "The Titanic was still afloat and proceeding under her own steam was picked up."

  (Paragraph 22)

• "The American liner was dislodged."

  (Paragraph 37)

What is the Central Idea in the second article, "7 Liner Titanic Wrecked by Iceberg"?

• Nearby ships were unable to reach the Titanic before it sank.

• The Titanic did more damage to the iceberg than the iceberg did to the ship.

• Passengers were moved to safety after the Titanic struck the Iceberg.

• The Titanic Sank with the passengers still on board after striking the iceberg.

What was the name of one of the survivors?

• Eva Pigford

• Eva Hart

• Eva Mendez

• Eva Reeves

How many lifeboats were on the titanic?

How many were needed in order to save everyone?

• 12 lifeboats and 50 needed to save everyone

• 66 lifeboats and 45 needed to save everyone

• 25 lifeboats and 64 needed to save everyone

• 6 lifeboats and 100 needed to save everyone

Compare and contrast the two newspaper articles. Explain in your own words the similarities and differences in each article's point of view about the incident and explain the rescue of the passengers.