The Mystery of the Revano

The Mystery of the Revano

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video recounts the story of the Revano, a racing yacht owned by Harvey Conover, which disappeared during an unexpected storm in 1958. Despite having an experienced crew, including a former Coast Guard officer, the yacht vanished without a trace. The search for Revano led to the investigation of a wreck, but it was not the missing yacht. The tragedy deeply affected the Conover family, highlighting the enduring impact of grief and loss.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the owner of the Revano yacht?

Bill Flugelman

Harvey Conover

Dorothy Conover

Barry Conover

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the planned duration of the Revano's trip from the Florida Keys to Miami?

Four days

One day

Two days

Three days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected event occurred on January 2nd?

A navigation error

A crew illness

A surprise storm

A mechanical failure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nickname given to the unidentified wreck being investigated?

Harvey's wreck

Joe's wreck

Barry's wreck

Dorothy's wreck

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material found on the wreck indicated it was not the Revano?

Aluminum

PVC pipe

Steel

Wood

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of vessel was the wreck likely to be?

A cargo ship

A luxury yacht

A cruise liner

A fishing vessel

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were Sarah and Eileen Conover adopted by after the tragedy?

Their grandparents

The Coast Guard

Their aunt

Family friends

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