Costa Concordia Incident Overview

On January 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia began its cruise around the Mediterranean. The ship, with 4200 passengers and crew, collided with a rocky outcrop near the Italian island of Giglio. Panic ensued as alarms signaled to abandon ship. Passengers, including Stefania Venzi and her mother, faced challenges in escaping. Despite efforts to board lifeboats, chaos and the ship's tilt complicated rescue attempts. Infrared footage captured the dramatic escape of survivors swimming to shore. Tragically, Stefania's mother did not survive.

What was the initial destination of the Costa Concordia during its cruise?

• The Caribbean

• The Mediterranean

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Baltic Sea

How many restaurants were available on the Costa Concordia?

• Five

• Ten

• Seven

• Three

What caused the loud screeching noise heard by passengers?

• A storm hitting the ship

• The ship's engine malfunctioning

• The ship colliding with a rocky outcrop

• Fireworks on board

What was the international signal to abandon ship?

• Three short blasts

• Five long blasts

• Seven blasts with the last one long

• Continuous ringing

Why did Stefania and her mother initially stay seated at their table?

• They were listening to the captain's announcement

• They were trying to remain calm

• They were unable to move

• They were waiting for dessert

What was the main reason Stefania's mother returned to their cabin?

• To find a map

• To collect valuables

• To retrieve a life jacket

• To get a flashlight

What challenge did Stefania face when trying to board a lifeboat?

• The lifeboat was full

• The lifeboat was damaged

• The lifeboat was too far away

• The lifeboat was missing

What did Stefania see when she looked up at the ship?

• The ship was sinking rapidly

• The ship was at a steep angle

• The ship was on fire

• The ship was being towed

What did Stefania's mother plan to do after boarding a lifeboat?

• Call Stefania to inform her of her location

• Return to the cabin

• Find other family members

• Signal for help

What was the outcome of Stefania's attempt to contact her mother?

• She successfully reached her

• Her mother was already safe

• The call never came

• Her mother was on another ship