Exploring the Titanic's Journey

What is the main idea of the story of the Titanic?

• The Titanic was a ship that successfully completed its journey.

• The Titanic was a large ship that sank on its maiden voyage.

• The Titanic was a ship that traveled around the world.

• The Titanic was a ship that was never built.

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Which of the following summarizes a key event in the Titanic's story?

• The Titanic was built in France.

• The Titanic hit an iceberg and sank.

• The Titanic was the fastest ship in the world.

• The Titanic was a small fishing boat.

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What was a cause that led to the Titanic sinking?

• The ship was too small.

• The ship hit an iceberg.

• The ship ran out of fuel.

• The ship was attacked by pirates.

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What was an effect of the Titanic hitting the iceberg?

• The ship continued its journey safely.

• The ship sank, and many people lost their lives.

• The ship was repaired quickly.

• The ship became famous for its speed.

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If the Titanic had not hit the iceberg, what might have happened?

• The ship would have sunk anyway.

• The ship would have completed its journey to New York.

• The ship would have been attacked by pirates.

• The ship would have disappeared mysteriously.

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How was the Titanic different from other ships of its time?

• It was the smallest ship ever built.

• It was considered unsinkable and was very luxurious.

• It was the fastest ship in the world.

• It was made entirely of wood.

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How was the Titanic similar to other ships of its time?

• It was made of steel and had multiple decks.

• It was powered by sails.

• It was used for fishing.

• It was a cargo ship.

What might have been a reason people thought the Titanic was unsinkable?

• It was made of a special material that floated.

• It had advanced safety features for its time.

• It was very small and light.

• It was never tested in water.

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What lesson can be learned from the story of the Titanic?

• Always travel on the fastest ship.

• Safety should never be overlooked, even on the largest ships.

• Ships should only travel during the day.

• Icebergs are not dangerous.

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What might have happened if the Titanic had more lifeboats?

• More people might have been saved.

• The ship would have sunk faster.

• The ship would not have hit the iceberg.

• The ship would have been heavier.

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