Titanic Video Comprehension Quiz

What date did the Titanic leave the Belfast dock?

• April 1, 1912

• April 2, 1912

• April 10, 1912

• April 12, 1912

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Who was the captain of the Titanic?

• Bruce Ismay

• Thomas Andrews

• Harold Lowe

• Edward John Smith

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How many passengers could the Titanic accommodate?

• 1,500

• 2,453

• 3,000

• 2,200

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What was the primary reason for the third-class passengers being checked upon arrival?

• For an eye disease called trachoma

• To verify their tickets

• To check their luggage

• For security reasons

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What type of meal did first-class passengers enjoy?

• Rabbit pie

• A 13-course meal

• Simple sandwiches

• Canned food

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What did Captain Smith say about the Titanic sinking?

• It was impossible to sink

• There would be enough time to save everyone

• It could sink under certain conditions

• It was designed to float indefinitely

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What was the fate of Captain Smith during the disaster?

• He survived

• He was on a lifeboat

• He went down with the ship

• He escaped to another ship

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What warning did the Titanic receive about icebergs?

• There were no warnings

• Multiple warnings from other ships

• A warning only from the captain

• Only one ship warned about icebergs

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What was the general reaction of third-class men when women and children were told to board lifeboats?

• They fought for their spots

• They did not try to jump in

• They panicked and jumped in

• They ignored the command

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How many lifeboats were there compared to the number of passengers?

• Enough for all passengers

• Enough for 75% of passengers

• Only enough for half the passengers

• There were no lifeboats

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