Titanic Trivia Challenge

Titanic Trivia Challenge

5th Grade

10 Qs

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Titanic Trivia Challenge

Titanic Trivia Challenge

Assessment

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English

5th Grade

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Medium

CCSS
RI.5.2, RI.4.5, RL.7.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What made the fictional story 'The Wreck of the Titan' strange and surprising?

It was based on a true story of a shipwreck in the 1800s.

The story was written as a sequel to another famous novel.

It was set in a futuristic world with advanced technology.

It was published before the Titanic disaster and shares striking similarities with it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the builders of the Titanic want to make it so large and luxurious?

To attract wealthy passengers and establish a reputation for excellence.

To accommodate a larger crew for operational efficiency.

To reduce construction costs and save time.

To create a ship that could withstand any storm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major issue contributed to many lives being lost during the Titanic’s sinking?

Inadequate training of the crew for emergency situations.

Insufficient lifeboats for all passengers.

A collision with an iceberg that was not detected.

Poor weather conditions during the voyage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be inferred about Captain Edward J. Smith's role on the Titanic?

Captain Edward J. Smith was the navigator of the Titanic.

Captain Edward J. Smith was the ship's engineer.

Captain Edward J. Smith was the captain of the Titanic.

Captain Edward J. Smith was a passenger on the Titanic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Titanic's intended route during its maiden voyage?

Southampton to New York City, with stops in Cherbourg and Queenstown.

London to Paris, with stops in Amsterdam and Brussels.

Liverpool to Boston, with stops in Halifax and Montreal.

Dover to New York City, with stops in Calais and Dublin.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many passengers were on board the Titanic when it sank?

2224

1800

2500

1500

Tags

CCSS.2.NBT.A.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the Titanic's sinking?

Mechanical failure

Overcrowding of passengers

Hitting an iceberg

Fire in the engine room

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