Titanic Treasure

Subheading: "The Unsinkable Ship"

1. Main Idea (Multiple Choice):
What is the main idea of the section "The Unsinkable Ship"?

• • A. The Titanic was the first ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

• • B. The Titanic was a large, advanced passenger ship designed to be unsinkable.

• • C. The Titanic was the only ship built with watertight doors.

• • D. Airplane travel replaced the need for ships like the Titanic.

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2. Author’s Purpose (Multiple Choice):
Why does the author include the comparison of the Titanic's size to three football fields?

• • A. To explain why the Titanic was unsinkable.

• • B. To emphasize the massive size of the Titanic.

• • C. To show how the Titanic was built to carry cargo.

• • D. To compare the Titanic to modern ships.

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ubheading: "Tragedy Strikes"

3. Cause and Effect (Part A/Part B):
Part A Question:
Why did many passengers fail to reach the lifeboats in time?

• • A. There were not enough lifeboats on the ship.

• • B. Passengers were unaware the Titanic had struck an iceberg.

• • C. Many lifeboats were already filled by the crew.

• • D. The ship's lower decks flooded too quickly.

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Cause and Effect (Part A/Part B):
Part A Question:
Why did many passengers fail to reach the lifeboats in time - The ship's lower decks flooded too quickly.

Part B Question:
Which sentence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• • A. "The ship did not carry enough lifeboats because people believed the ship was unsinkable."

• • B. "Many people in the lower decks could not reach the boats in time."

• C. "Women and children quickly filled the few lifeboats that were available."

• • D. "The Titanic split in two and sank to the bottom of the ocean."

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4. Inference (Multiple Choice):
What can you infer about why so many passengers perished during the Titanic disaster?

• • A. The Titanic lacked the technology to prevent sinking.

• • B. Safety protocols were not properly followed or enforced.

• • C. Crew members abandoned the ship before passengers.

• • D. Icebergs were a new hazard at the time.

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Subheading: "Following Curiosity"

5. Summary (Multiple Choice):
Which sentence best summarizes the section "Following Curiosity"?

• • A. Robert Ballard's curiosity about the ocean led him to explore shipwrecks like the Titanic.

• • B. Robert Ballard discovered new marine species while exploring the ocean.

• • C. Advancements in technology helped scientists locate the Titanic.

• • D. Robert Ballard grew up near the ocean, which inspired him to become an explorer.

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6. Nonfiction Text Feature (Short Response):
How does the photograph of Robert Ballard and his team enhance the reader’s understanding of the section? (2-5 sentences)

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Subheading: "A Closer Look"

7. Vocabulary in Context (Multiple Choice):
What does the word debris field most likely mean as used in the sentence, "Between the two pieces of the ship was a debris field"?

• • A. A pile of rocks and dirt

• • B. A collection of scattered objects from the shipwreck

• • C. A deep underwater trench

• • D. A map showing where items were found

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8. Text Structure (Multiple Choice):
How is the information in the section "A Closer Look" organized?

• • A. Chronologically, describing how the Titanic was built.

• • B. Cause and effect, explaining why the Titanic split in two.

• • C. Spatially, describing the layout of the wreckage on the ocean floor.

• • D. Problem and solution, detailing how to preserve the Titanic.

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10. Inference (Multiple Choice):
Why does Robert Ballard advocate for protecting the Titanic from treasure hunters?

• A. To ensure future explorers can continue to study the wreck.

• • B. To prevent damage to the ship's structure from human activity.

• • C. To respect the Titanic as a memorial for those who died.

• • D. To stop governments from profiting off the shipwreck.

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