The Search for the Titanic

Many people were surprised the Titanic sank because it -

• traveled slowly

• was lightweight

• had made many trips

• was expensive and strong

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It was hard to find the shipwrecked Titanic because it had -

• frozen

• exploded

• broken apart

• stayed afloat

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What does the word "entranced" mean in the sentence "But millions of people, like Ballard, were entranced by the ship."?

• dangerous

• filled with wonder

• deeply moving

• cloudy

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Which is NOT a problem Ballard faced when searching for the Titanic?

• competition from Jack Grimm

• a lack of motivation

• difficulty locating the shipwreck

• damage to his ship

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Which of the following helped Ballard solve a problem?

• Ballard's ship broke while he searched for the Titanic.

• Millionaire Jack Grimm helped Ballard find the Titanic.

• The U.S. Navy gave Ballard a strict deadline.

• Ballard created a video submersible that helped him find the Titanic.

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Which is a main idea of “Searching for the Titanic”?

• Hard work and determination pay off.

• Money is the key to success.

• Time heals all wounds.

• The past is best forgotten.

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