EPILOGUE TO TRAGEDY

EPILOGUE TO TRAGEDY

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video discusses the aftermath of the Wahine ferry disaster near Wellington Harbour. Eight months after the incident, efforts are being made to salvage the ferry's cargo, including rusted cars. The disaster occurred on April 10th when the ferry was struck by a hurricane, resulting in the loss of 51 lives. The 10,000-tonne vessel is now considered scrap and will be towed out to sea for disposal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being done to the cargo of the Wahine ferry?

It is being sold at an auction.

It is being donated to charity.

It is being salvaged.

It is being left untouched.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event caused the Wahine disaster?

A hurricane

A volcanic eruption

A tsunami

An earthquake

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many lives were lost in the Wahine disaster?

100

51

25

75

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the Wahine ferry?

15,000 tonnes

10,000 tonnes

5,000 tonnes

20,000 tonnes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will eventually happen to the Wahine ferry?

It will be restored and used again.

It will be displayed in a museum.

It will be towed out to sea and sunk.

It will be converted into a hotel.