Lusitania Incident and Family Reunion

The transcript describes the tragic sinking of the Lusitania, focusing on the Hooke family. As the ship tilts and chaos ensues, George Hooke decides it's too dangerous to use lifeboats and opts to jump into the water with his family. The Lusitania sinks quickly, leaving many stranded in freezing waters. Rescue efforts are delayed, and many bodies wash ashore. George and Elsie Hook search for their son Frank, eventually finding him alive in a hospital with a broken leg.

What was George Hooke's decision regarding the lifeboats?

• To wait for the lifeboats to be launched

• To jump into the water with his family

• To stay on the ship until help arrived

• To find another way to escape

What did Elsie do before jumping into the water?

• She prayed for safety

• She asked for help from the crew

• She looked for a lifeboat

• She tried to calm her brother

What happened to Frank after the family jumped?

• He found a lifeboat

• He was separated from his family

• He was rescued immediately

• He swam to shore

Why were rescue efforts delayed after the Lusitania sank?

• The rescue boats were too far

• The weather was too harsh

• There was a threat of U-boats

• The crew was unprepared

How many lifeboats were successfully launched?

• Six

• Ten

• Forty-four

• Twenty

What was the condition of the bodies brought ashore?

• They were taken to a hospital

• They were stacked like cordwood

• They were sent to their families

• They were buried immediately

How long did George and Elsie search for Frank?

• Four days

• Three days

• Two days

• One day

Where was Frank found after the sinking?

• In a hospital

• In a rescue boat

• In a lifeboat

• On the shore

What injury did Frank sustain during the incident?

• A broken arm

• No injuries

• A broken leg

• A head injury

What were Frank's first words to his father upon reunion?

• I missed you

• I was scared

• It took you long enough

• I'm glad you're here