Violet Jessup's Maritime Legacy

Violet Jessup's Maritime Legacy

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History, English

9th - 10th Grade

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Olivia Brooks

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Violet Jessup, a stewardess with maritime training, survived the Titanic disaster by helping others in Lifeboat 16. After the Titanic, she worked for other shipping companies and became a Red Cross nurse during World War I. She was aboard the Britannic when it struck a mine, surviving another maritime disaster. Jessup retired in 1950 after a 42-year career and documented her experiences in a journal. Her story offers a unique perspective on life at sea and the challenges faced by those aboard the Titanic and Britannic.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Violet Jessup play during the Titanic disaster?

She was a nurse.

She was a captain.

She was a stewardess.

She was a passenger.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ship rescued the Titanic survivors?

Carpathia

Lusitania

Britannic

Olympic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Violet Jessup's occupation during World War I?

A Red Cross nurse

A ship captain

A passenger

A stewardess

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the Britannic to sink?

An iceberg

A storm

An enemy mine

A collision with another ship

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What danger did Violet Jessup face during the Britannic disaster?

Fire on board

Icebergs

Pirates

The ship's propellers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years did Violet Jessup work as a cabin stewardess?

42 years

30 years

50 years

25 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Violet Jessup do with her experiences at sea?

She wrote a book immediately.

She kept a journal.

She gave lectures.

She made a movie.

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