The Lost Ship Historical Titanic Readers Theatre Quiz

1. Multiple-Choice (Main Idea)

Question:
What is the main idea of Scene IV?

• • A. Mildred disobeys her father’s rules and explores the third-class quarters, unaware of the impending danger.

• • B. Mildred befriends a boy from third-class and sneaks him into the first-class area.

• • C. The Titanic crew warns passengers of the iceberg before it strikes.

• • D. Miss Anderson saves Mildred’s life after she gets lost on the Titanic.

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2. Part A/Part B (Character Motivation)

Part A Question:
Why does Mildred decide to leave her cabin in Scene IV?

• • A. She wants to warn others about the iceberg.

• • B. She wants to find the boy from the third-class line.

• • C. She wants to see the squash court.

• • D. She is trying to escape her family’s strict rules.

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Part A Question:
Why does Mildred decide to leave her cabin in Scene IV?

She wants to find the boy from the third-class line.

Part B Question:
Which line from the play best supports the answer to Part A?

• • A. “I must admit that I do have a slight crush on the boy from 3rd Class.”

• • B. “I can’t stop thinking about him. I know Pappy said not to leave First Class for any reason.”

• • C. “If I’m not mistaken, Pappy mentioned the 3rd Class quarters were right next to the squash court.”

• • D. “I’ll have you know my room is a ‘little messy’ because I’m looking for something.”

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3. Multiple-Select (Plot Development) 3 Correct

Question:
Which of the following events are key moments in the play’s rising action?

• • A. Mildred leaves her family’s cabin to explore the third-class area.

• • B. The Titanic strikes an iceberg while Mildred is in the third-class dormitory.

• • C. Miss Andersson helps Mildred find safety on the top deck.

• • D. The Titanic crew begins lowering lifeboats into the water.

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4. Text Structure (Scene Purpose)

Question:
What is the primary purpose of Scene I in the play?

• • A. To introduce the Rigspore family and establish their excitement about boarding the Titanic.

• • B. To foreshadow the disaster that will occur later in the story.

• • C. To explain the differences between first-class and third-class passengers.

• • D. To show how Mildred and her sister argue about packing for the trip.

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5. Vocabulary in Context (Dialogue)

Question:
What does the word "parlour" most likely mean in the line, “The Rigspore family has successfully boarded the Titanic and arrived at the front door of their First-Class Parlour Suite”?

• • A. Kitchen

• • B. Sitting room

• • C. Bedroom

• • D. Storage area

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6. Drama Structure (Stage Directions)

Question:
How do the stage directions in Scene IV help the reader understand the play?

• • A. They explain the historical events of the Titanic sinking.

• • B. They describe Mildred’s actions and emotional state during her exploration.

• • C. They provide background information about the other passengers.

• • D They emphasize the luxury of the Titanic’s first-class accommodations.

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7. Characterization (Mildred’s Traits)

Question:
What do Mildred’s actions in Scene IV reveal about her character?

• • A. She is rebellious and curious, often breaking rules to satisfy her own desires.

• • B. She is brave and determined to save her family during the disaster.

• • C. She is shy and reserved, hesitant to explore new areas of the ship.

• • D. She is responsible and mature, always following her father’s instructions.

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Inference (Character Relationship)

Question:
What can the reader infer about the relationship between Mildred and her sister Charlotte based on Scene I?

• • A. They admire and respect one another.

• • B. They have a competitive and teasing relationship.

• • C. They are completely indifferent to each other.

• • D. They are deeply supportive during difficult times.

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Evidence-Based Open-Ended Question

This is a Short Response Question

Question:
How does the dialogue between Mildred and Miss Andersson in Scene V reflect the theme of sacrifice? Use specific lines from the play to support your answer.

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