Quiz on 'After the Titanic'

Who is the managing director of the White Star Line mentioned in the text?

• Tom Paulin

• Derek Mahon

• Tom Paulin

• Bruce Ismay

What key themes are highlighted in the poem according to the text?

• Adventure, Exploration, Victory

• Love, Compassion, Hope

• Guilt, Shame, Isolation

• Joy, Celebration, Unity

What shipyard did Mahon's father and grandfathers work in?

• White Star Line shipyard

• Harland and Wolff shipyard

• Titanic shipyard

• Connemara shipyard

What is the form of writing used in the poem according to the text?

• Dramatic Monologue

• Narrative

• Lyric Poetry

• Sonnet

What does the use of onomatopoeia and alliteration suggest in the poem?

• Quiet contemplation

• Terrible din on board the sinking ship

• Joyful celebration

• Peaceful atmosphere

What is the main metaphor used to convey Ismay's plight in the poem?

• I flew like a bird

• I sank as far that night

• I danced in the rain

• I turned to stone

What is the name of the house where Ismay spent most of his time after the Titanic incident?

• White Star Lodge

• Costello Lodge

• Connemara House

• Titanic House

What is the approximate number of people left on the ship when Ismay took a place in a lifeboat?

• 1000

• 1500

• 2000

• 500

What term is used to describe the uproar and chaotic noise in the poem?

• Silence

• Peace

• Harmony

• Pandemonium

What type of music is mentioned in the text?

• Rock

• Pop

• Classical

• Ragtime