Historical Disasters- The Titanic and San Francisco Earthquake

What was the Titanic referred to as in the passage?

• an uncomfortable way to travel

• a nightmare

• a floating palace

On what date did the Titanic's first voyage take place?

• April 10, 1912

• April 15, 1912

• May 1, 1912

• March 31, 1912

Thrifty means inexpensive or cheap. Which of these things are thrifty: a person trying to save money, a diamond ring, items bought at the dollar store, using coupons when food shopping? Check 3 boxes

• a person trying to save money

• a diamond ring

• items bought at the dollar store

• using coupons when food shopping

Which of these words means the same as graze: scratched, scraped, punched?

• scratched

• scraped

• punched

After the iceberg gashed the side of the Titanic, the ship was doomed because:

• A gash made a hole in the ship.

• A gash made a scratch in the ship.

• The iceberg blocked the ships movement.

The Titanic was travelling through extremely cold or frigid waters. What smart guesses or inferences can you make about the location of the journey?

• The Titanic was traveling through the Indian Ocean.

• The Titanic was traveling through the North Atlantic Ocean.

Speculating involves making a smart guess. Which of the following is an example of something we can speculate about in our lives today?

• The weather forecast for next week

• The exact time of sunrise tomorrow

• The current temperature outside

• The date of the next public holiday

The Phoenix is a symbol for San Francisco because:

• it represents rebirth and renewal after the 1906 earthquake.

• it is the city bird of San Francisco.

• it was the name of a famous ship that sailed to San Francisco.

What day did the Titanic hit the iceberg?

• April 14, 1912
• April 10, 1912
• April 15, 1912
• April 11, 1912

Where was the Titanic constructed?

• Belfast, Ireland
• Southampton, England
• Cherbourg, France
• New York, New York