Survivor Perspectives and Actions in Disasters

Survivor Perspectives and Actions in Disasters

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The transcript recounts the Hindenburg disaster through the eyes of Max Coleman, the only living member of the ground crew. His heroism on that day helped save lives. He describes the chaos, the rescue efforts, and the miraculous survival of some individuals, including a baby who survived a fall. The narrative highlights the bravery and quick thinking required during the disaster and reflects on the miraculous nature of the survival stories.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the only living member of the Hindenburg ground crew mentioned in the video?

John Smith

Henry Ford

Robert Johnson

Max Coleman

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Max Coleman do to help a man escape the burning airship?

He carried him on his back

He guided him over a girder

He gave him a fire extinguisher

He called for help

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the man's belt when Max Coleman touched it?

It became stronger

It fell apart like ashes

It turned to dust

It caught fire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Max Coleman describe the smell on his hands after the rescue?

Like fresh flowers

Like burning

Like gasoline

Like smoke

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a mother do to save her baby during the disaster?

Held him tightly

Threw him out of the airship

Covered him with a blanket

Gave him to a crew member

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the baby after hitting the ground?

He laughed

He screamed

He cried

He was silent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Max Coleman's perspective on the number of survivors?

He was surprised by the number of survivors

He thought no one would survive

He believed everyone would survive

He expected more survivors