Captain Phillips Trivia

Who played the role of Captain Richard Phillips in the movie 'Captain Phillips'?

• Matt Damon

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Tom Hanks

• Brad Pitt

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

What is the name of the ship hijacked by Somali pirates in the movie?

• SS El Faro

• SS Seabourn Quest

• MV Ever Given

• MV Maersk Alabama

Where was the Maersk Alabama heading to when it was hijacked?

• Durban, South Africa

• Mombasa, Kenya

• Cape Town, South Africa

• Nairobi, Kenya

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the nationality of the Somali pirates in the movie?

• Kenyan

• Nigerian

• Somali

• Ethiopian

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Which navy eventually rescued Captain Phillips from the pirates?

• British Navy

• Chinese Navy

• United States Navy

• Russian Navy

What is the real name of the Somali pirate leader portrayed by Barkhad Abdi?

• Ibrahim Hassan

• Mohamed Ali

• Abduwali Muse

• Ahmed Abdi

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

What was the outcome of the hijacking incident in the movie 'Captain Phillips'?

• Captain Phillips escaped on a lifeboat.

• Captain Phillips was rescued by a passing cargo ship.

• Captain Phillips was rescued by the U.S. Navy SEALs.

• Captain Phillips was taken hostage by the pirates.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What role did the U.S. Navy SEALs play in the resolution of the hijacking incident in 'Captain Phillips'?

• Negotiated with the pirates for Captain Phillips' release

• Rescued Captain Phillips through a covert operation

• Provided intelligence support only

• Did not play any role

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

How did Captain Phillips communicate with the outside world during the hijacking?

• Using a hidden satellite phone

• Through signals sent by Morse code

• He was unable to communicate until rescued

• Using the ship's radio before it was taken over

What was the primary motivation of the Somali pirates for hijacking the MV Maersk Alabama?

• Political reasons

• Ransom money

• To steal the cargo

• Revenge against the shipping company

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2