The Mystery of the Mary Celeste - Exit Ticket

Who was the captain of the Mary Celeste?

• A. Benjamin Briggs

• B. Captain Morehouse

• C. John Johnson

• D. Oliver Deveau

What did Captain Morehouse's crew find when they boarded the Mary Celeste?

• • A. The ship’s pumps were damaged

• • B. There was no sign of life on board

• • C. The ship’s hold was empty

• • D. The lifeboat was still on board

What was recorded in the final logbook entry of the Mary Celeste?

• • A. Severe storms and high waves

• • B. The ship’s position but no weather details

• • C. A message asking for help

• • D. Information about the lifeboat’s departure

The Mary Celeste had enough supplies on board to last six months.
True or False?

• True

• False

Based on the condition of the Mary Celeste when it was found, which of the following is the most likely reason why the crew abandoned the ship?

• • A. The crew feared the ship would sink due to the water in the hold.

• • B. The crew was attacked by pirates, leaving the ship undamaged.

• • C. The crew may have been scared by a sudden, supernatural event.

• • D. They had reached their destination and decided to leave the ship.

What central idea can be drawn from the mystery of the Mary Celeste?

• • A. Human curiosity often drives the search for answers to unsolved mysteries.

• • B. Maritime travel in the 19th century was extremely dangerous.

• • C. Sometimes, events occur that defy logical explanation, and they remain unsolved.

• • D. The importance of detailed record-keeping at sea.

Why do you think the logbook’s last entry is significant to the mystery of the Mary Celeste?

• • A. It provides clear evidence that the crew was safe until that date.

• • B. It helps investigators establish a timeline of the events before the ship was found.

• • C. It shows that the ship encountered no serious trouble, making the disappearance even more puzzling.

• • D. It suggests that the captain might have had an idea of what was going to happen next.

The fact that the lifeboat was missing suggests that the crew __________. This could indicate that they __________.

• A. abandoned the ship; believed they were in danger

• B. stayed on board; felt safe and secure

• C. went for a short trip; were exploring nearby

• D. ignored the lifeboat; thought the ship was unsinkable

The disappearance of the crew and passengers of the Mary Celeste makes me feel __________ because __________.