Exit Slip 1/29 - Titanic Video

What is the central idea of the video about the Titanic?

• The Titanic was the largest ship ever built.
• The Titanic's sinking was a result of overconfidence and lack of safety measures.
• The Titanic was a luxury cruise ship.
• The Titanic was built in three years.

How does the author structure the information in the video?

• Chronological order of events leading to the sinking.
• A comparison between the Titanic and other ships.
• A list of facts about the Titanic.
• A personal narrative of a survivor.
• Stating some of the causes that led to the tragedy of the Titanic sinking.

What is the author's purpose in discussing the Titanic's safety features?

• To highlight the luxury of the Titanic.
• To show how advanced technology was at the time.
• To illustrate the irony of its supposed unsinkability.
• To provide a detailed history of shipbuilding.

Which detail supports the central idea of overconfidence leading to the Titanic's sinking?

• The Titanic was built by 15,000 people.
• There were no safety drills for passengers.
• The Titanic was the largest ship of its time.
• The Titanic cost over 400 million dollars today.

What effect does the author create by mentioning the number of lifeboats on the Titanic?

• It emphasizes the ship's luxury.
• It shows the ship's design flaws.
• It highlights the ship's speed.
• It illustrates the ship's size.

What tone does the author use when discussing the Titanic's tragic fate?

• Joyful
• Sarcastic
• Somber
• Indifferent

Why does the author include the detail about the Titanic's cost?

• To show how expensive luxury travel was.
• To compare it to modern ships.
• To highlight the economic impact of the tragedy.
• To emphasize the ship's grandeur.

How does the author support the claim that the Titanic was considered 'practically unsinkable'?

• By discussing its size.
• By mentioning its safety features.
• By comparing it to other ships.
• By listing its luxury amenities.

What purpose does the author achieve by discussing the Titanic's discovery in 1985?

• To show the advancements in technology and how they were able to do more research on why the titanic sank.
• To highlight the mystery of the ocean.
• To emphasize the importance of historical preservation.
• To provide a timeline of the Titanic's history.

What does the author imply about the Titanic's legacy?

• It is forgotten by most people.
• It serves as a warning about overconfidence.
• It is only remembered for its luxury.
• It has no significant impact on modern ships.