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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
“Dolphins Surrounding a Ship Are a Sign of Good Luck”
If dolphins are seen swimming alongside the ship, it’s a sign that the voyage will be safe and successful.
Answer explanation
FACT
Dolphins are often seen as a good omen by sailors because they usually appear in calm, safe waters. They are also seen as intelligent and social creatures, which led to their association with good luck.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
"Whistling on a Ship Brings Bad Luck"
It is believed that whistling on a ship summons strong winds and storms, bringing bad luck to the voyage.
Answer explanation
MYTH
Whistling was traditionally frowned upon because it was said to summon strong winds. However, there’s no scientific basis for this belief. In reality, whistling on deck could have just been distracting for the crew.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
"A bottle of champagne is broken over the bow for good luck"
When a new ship is launched, a bottle of champagne is broken over the bow to bless the ship and ensure its success.
Answer explanation
FACT
This tradition is real and is called “christening” the ship. It’s believed to bring good luck to the vessel and its crew, and it’s still practiced today during new ship launches.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
“Bananas on Board Cause Bad Luck”
Having bananas on board a ship brings bad luck, leading to accidents or misfortune.
Answer explanation
FACT
This belief stems from historical events where cargo ships carrying bananas had mishaps. Bananas ripen quickly, and their cargo often caused infestations of pests or led to spoilage. This belief morphed into the superstition that bananas are unlucky.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
The Bermuda Triangle Is a Mysterious Area Where Ships Disappear”
The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the Atlantic Ocean where many ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared.
Answer explanation
MYTH
While there have been some incidents in the Bermuda Triangle, studies show there is no more danger there than in any other heavily traveled part of the world. Many disappearances can be attributed to human error or natural causes.
6.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
The (a) was the famous British passenger liner that sank in 1912.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
The Largest Ship Ever Built Is a Cruise Ship”
The largest ship ever built is one of the modern cruise ships, carrying thousands of passengers across oceans.
Answer explanation
MYTH
The largest ship ever built is the Seawise Giant, an oil tanker. While modern cruise ships are enormous, they still don’t surpass the size of some cargo vessels like oil tankers and container ships.
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