Survivors of torpedoed ship speaking in NY City during World War II

Survivors of torpedoed ship speaking in NY City during World War II

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Joseph Kerrigan recounts an early morning attack on his ship by a lone plane, resulting in a massive explosion. After floating for an hour, he and his crew were rescued and taken to a port where they were cared for. They were given another ship and prepared to continue their mission.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the ship mentioned by the narrator?

Joseph

Peter

Jack

Kerrigan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator witness early in the morning?

A storm

A lone plane

A lighthouse

A rescue ship

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the ship after the plane attack?

It sank slowly

It was unharmed

It caught fire

It exploded

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the narrator float before being rescued?

About an hour

Three hours

Two hours

Half an hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's attitude after being rescued?

Fearful

Reluctant

Indifferent

Eager to continue