Titanic Quiz 1

When did the Titanic begin its first voyage?

• April 14, 1912

• April 10, 1912

• March 30, 1912

• May 1, 1912

What was the destination of the Titanic on its maiden voyage?

• Paris

• New York

• London

• Sydney

Why was the Titanic considered "unsinkable"?

• It had a reinforced steel hull

• It had enough lifeboats for all passengers

• It had watertight compartments

• It was the largest ship ever built

What social class did Ruth Becker and her family belong to?

• First-class

• Second-class

• Third-class

• Crew

What social class did Jack Thayer and his family belong to?

• First-class

• Second-class

• Third-class

• Crew

Why were first-class passengers more likely to survive?

• They had personal lifeboats

• They had better swimming skills

• They had closer access to lifeboats

• They were evacuated first because of their wealth

What happened on the fourth day of the Titanic’s voyage?

• A fire broke out in the engine room

• The ship hit an iceberg

• The ship successfully reached New York

• The captain decided to turn back

At what time did the Titanic crew begin lowering lifeboats?

• 11:40 P.M.

• 12:45 A.M.

• 1:30 A.M.

• 2:05 A.M.

How many passengers approximately stayed behind when the Titanic sank?

• 500

• 800

• 1,500

• 2,000

Why didn’t the nearest ship respond to the Titanic’s distress signals?

• Its crew was asleep

• Its radio was turned off

• It was too far away

• It was also sinking