SS Andrea Doria at port in Italy; b-roll ocean liner in fog

In July 1956, the Andrea Doria left Genoa with 11,192 passengers, expecting a pleasant 10-day voyage. The ship had completed this journey 100 times without incident. However, eight days into the trip, the ship encountered dense fog, leading to a tragic event.

What was the initial mood of the passengers as the Andrea Doria left Genoa?

• Fearful and tense

• Bored and uninterested

• Anxious and worried

• Excited and relaxed

How many passengers were on board the Andrea Doria during this voyage?

• 1,192

• 2,000

• 1,000

• 1,500

How many times had the Andrea Doria completed the same trip without any issues?

• 75 times

• 100 times

• 150 times

• 50 times

What unexpected condition did the Andrea Doria encounter eight days into the journey?

• A storm

• A mechanical failure

• Pirate attack

• Dense fog

What metaphor is used to describe the fog encountered by the Andrea Doria?

• So thick it could be cut with a knife

• As dense as a forest

• As thick as a wall

• As heavy as a mountain