German airship "Hindenburg" explodes, burns and crashes at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in New Jersey

The transcript discusses the tragic end of the Hindenburg, the world's greatest airship, during its first trip of 1937. It highlights the curiosity of the world and U.S. authorities to understand why the disaster occurred, resulting in the death of two score people. The narrative describes the airship's final moments as it approached Lakehurst, with passengers enjoying the view, before the sudden explosion that marked the end of its journey.

What was the main focus of the authorities after the Hindenburg disaster?

• To plan the next voyage to Germany

• To celebrate the airship's successful voyages

• To investigate the passengers' experiences

• To find out why the airship exploded

Where was the Hindenburg when it was preparing to land?

• Over Lakehurst

• Over New York City

• Over the Atlantic Ocean

• Over Germany

What were the passengers doing as the Hindenburg approached its landing?

• Sleeping in their cabins

• Looking out the windows

• Preparing for dinner

• Listening to music

What was the condition of the Hindenburg just before the explosion?

• It was in perfect condition

• It was off course

• It was running out of fuel

• It was experiencing technical difficulties

What was the Hindenburg's next destination after the landing?

• Back to Germany

• To another American city

• To Canada

• To South America