Titanic: Article 2 - Compare & Contrast Comprehension Quiz

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1. What generalization can be made from this sentence from the text? Choose the two best answers. (inference) "This may not seem like much by today’s standards, but many ships at the time did not offer running water or electricity to steerage passengers."

• a. Modern ship building continues to improve, which makes traveling more comfortable.
• b. The Titanic offered many luxuries that were previously unavailable.
• c. Third class passengers were dissatisfied with the meals provided onboard the ship.
• d. Electricity was rare across Ireland, and only found in the largest cities.

2. What are two central ideas from the passage? Choose the two best answers. (main idea)

• a. First class suites were extravagant and over the top, while third class rooms were comfortable, but offered far fewer luxuries.
• b. Most third class passengers were poor immigrants who were searching for a new life in America.
• c. Meals in third class were sparse and simple, while meals in first class were elaborate and regal.
• d. The Titanic was the most luxurious ship ever built in 1912, and it featured the most accommodations.

3. Which word could replace the word steward without changing the meaning of the sentence? (vocabulary) "They even had a special button that would call for a steward at the drop of the hat."

• a. meal
• b. attendant
• c. telephone
• d. book from the library

4. What does this metaphor suggest? (figurative language) "The Titanic was a floating 5-star hotel for first class passengers."

• a. First class passengers traveled in comfort and indulgence.
• b. First class tickets were extraordinarily expensive.
• c. It was required that first class passengers book their tickets for Titanic months in advance.
• d. Many passengers boarded the Titanic to display their wealth and power.

5. How does this sentence from the text support the author’s development of ideas? (text structure) "Every passenger on the Titanic, whether first class or those riding in steerage, enjoyed ample space on board the ship."

• a. This sentence explains that the first class passengers enjoyed better accommodations than those riding in third class.
• b. The sentence reveals that the Titanic featured many accommodations for passengers of all classes.
• c. This sentence proves that first class suites were only reserved for the rich and famous.
• d. This sentence shows that The White Star Line catered to first class passengers, but largely ignored the lesser classes.

6. What can readers infer based on the information in the chart? Choose the two best answers. (text features)

• a. Most of the crew survived the sinking of the Titanic.
• b. First class passengers were much more likely to survive the disaster.
• c. The majority of passengers traveled in third class.
• d. First class tickets were extraordinarily expensive.

7. Which evidence from the passage best supports the author’s claim that the Titanic was luxurious for all passengers? (author’s point of view)

• a. First class passengers enjoyed a 10-course dinner every night of their journey.
• b. On the other hand, meals in second class were not as elegant.
• c. Along the same lines, third class passengers ate in a cafeteria.
• d. Many steerage passengers thought this was a real treat, as other ships instructed third class passengers to bring their own food for the journey.