Men describe rescuing passengers of Northeast Airlines plane after it crashed into the East River

Men describe rescuing passengers of Northeast Airlines plane after it crashed into the East River

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History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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George and the narrator were preparing to leave when they heard engines fail and a crash. They quickly went to the site and found a plane in the water with people on the wings. They rescued around 25 people, with a commercial tug arriving later to assist. The rescued individuals were cold and wet but mostly unharmed. The rescuers transferred them to a tug for warmth and then to a police station.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were George and his companion doing when they first heard the plane crash?

They were on their barge.

They were already on the water.

They were at the police station.

They were preparing to leave for their barge.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people did George and his companion estimate they rescued?

About 25 people

About 20 people

About 15 people

About 30 people

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of most of the rescued individuals?

They were unconscious.

They were unharmed and dry.

They were cold, wet, and some were in shock.

They were injured and needed medical attention.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long after the crash did the commercial tug arrive to assist?

15 minutes later

5 minutes later

10 minutes later

20 minutes later

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did George and his companion do with the rescued individuals after taking them off the plane?

They transferred them to a tug for warmth and comfort.

They took them to the hospital.

They took them to their barge.

They left them on the shore.