Tragedy:

Tragedy:

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The transcript describes the final moments of the Hindenburg's last Atlantic crossing. After flying over New York, the airship attempted to land at Lakehurst but tragically exploded, resulting in a catastrophic fire. The event led to numerous fatalities, including Captain Lehmann, while Dr. Aichner, the ship's designer, was not on board. The transcript provides a reconstruction of the event, highlighting the unexpected tragedy that befell the Hindenburg.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times had the Hindenburg flown over New York City before the disaster?

Twenty times

Five times

Fifteen times

Ten times

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the destination of the Hindenburg when the explosion occurred?

Lakehurst Naval Air Station

LaGuardia Airport

JFK Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked the end of the Hindenburg's first Atlantic flight of the season?

A mechanical failure

A terrible explosion

A sudden storm

A successful landing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was not on board the Hindenburg during its final flight?

Captain Lehmann

Dr. Aichner

The Chief Engineer

The First Officer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many fatalities were feared as a result of the Hindenburg disaster?

54

44

34

24