Quiz on the Titan

How does the phrase "she was a floating city" impact the description of the ship?

• It emphasizes how the ship's design impacts its maneuverability.

• It emphasizes how the ship's massive size limits its sailing speed.

• It highlights how extensive the ship is, both in size and in the comfort it provides.

• It highlights how for many of the crewmen the ship is a full-time residence.

How do paragraphs 1-3 contribute to the structure of the passage?

• They establish how much time and consideration went into outfitting the Titan.

• They emphasize that passengers' physical safety on the Titan has been prioritized above all else.

• They emphasize how visually appealing the Titan is, but at the cost of the vessel's speed.

• They establish that only the wealthy have the privilege of traveling on the Titan because of how luxurious it is.

What is the effect of the life-buoys being described as "strewn along the rails" in paragraph 6?

• It highlights how ample the ships supply of safety equipment is.

• It highlights how carelessly the crew views and treats safety equipment.

• It indicates that the safety equipment was arranged to be artistic rather than functional.

• It indicates that the safety equipment is more accessible to the crew than the passengers.

What perspective on life-rafts is expressed in paragraph 6?

• They are unnecessary because the Titan is unsinkable.

• They take up space better filled with other safety equipment.

• They negatively impact the appearance and speed of the Titan.

• They are not as effective as cork-jackets and life buoys for saving lives.

How is the Titan expected to respond to any threats?

• Titan is expected to find and eliminate any potential threats.

• Titan is expected to avoid conflict with other ships at any cost.

• Titan is expected to outrun any ships with great speed.

• The Titan is expected to inflict and endure severe damage should threats arise.

According to the passage, what are TWO reasons for confidence in the Titan?

• Titan broke speed records on her maiden voyage.

• Titan was constructed from the highest quality materials.

• Titan has been struck by other crafts and yet remained undamaged.

• Titan was designed and constructed by a team of experts.

Define the word "stringent."

• unsurpassable

• unreasonable

• restrictive

• rigorous

What are two main themes of this passage?

• Humans' technological progress has made sea travel entirely safe.

• People can become overly confident in the capabilities of technology.

• The size of the craft is more likely to impress passengers than its luxuriousness.

• The attractive design of the craft is intended to obscure its mediocre construction.

What quote from the passage foreshadows a disaster in the Titan’s future?

• "Immunity from the demand for cargo space had enabled her designers to discard the flat, kettle-bottom"

• "She was 800 feet long, of seventy thousand tons' displacement"

• "Unsinkable - indestructible, she carried as few boats as would satisfy the laws"

• "While at full speed, she would cut another ship in two..."

What is the purpose of the excerpt’s final sentence?

• It emphasizes the Titan's superiority to other vessels, as she has beaten all records set by previous ships.

• It suggests that the crew of the Titan intends to take her on an ambitious journey to beat a persisting record.

• It implies that on the Titan's next journey the ship will travel faster and for longer, causing unease among the passengers.

• It indicates that the crew doesn't know the full extent of the Titan's strength and speed, as the ship continues to set new records.