VOICED : Condena por el Costa Concordia

VOICED : Condena por el Costa Concordia

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The former captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Cettino, was sentenced to 16 years and one month in prison by an Italian court for involuntary manslaughter of 32 people and abandoning the ship. Despite his conviction, he will not serve time immediately. Cettino admitted the disaster occurred due to his risky maneuver near an island, which led to the ship hitting reefs. The trial, which began in July 2013, involved around 400 witnesses. Cettino's decision to leave the ship before passengers sparked public outrage in Italy, labeling him a coward.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total prison sentence given to the former captain of the Costa Concordia?

5 years

20 years

10 years

16 years and one month

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Francesco Cettino found guilty of?

Smuggling

Piracy

Involuntary manslaughter and abandoning the ship

Fraud

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What risky maneuver did Francesco Cettino attempt that led to the shipwreck?

Speeding in open waters

Ignoring navigation warnings

Passing close to an island

Sailing through a storm

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many witnesses were involved in the legal process against Cettino?

400

200

100

500

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's reaction to Cettino's decision to leave the ship before the passengers?

They praised him

They were indifferent

They were outraged

They supported him