WorksheetsThe Hindenburg
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 31mins
In the 1930s, zeppelins were _____ than ocean liners.
slower
faster
cheaper
dirtier
¿What is the Hindenburg?
zeppelin
blimp
car
boat
Who was the Hindenburg named for?
the inventor of zeppelins
the commander of the air force
the president of the Zeppelin company
the president of Germany
Why did the hindenburg catch on fire?
Somebody had placed a bomb in the back area.
There was a hydrogen leak, which caused a explosion.
Somebody accidently dropped a pipe near the back of the ship.
What does tragedy mean?
something fancy
moved suddenly
a terrible event
something very impressive
How old was Werner Franz when he worked on the Hindenburg?
20
13
14
18
What is the main idea of the story?
To tell about how great the hindenburg is
the cause of The Hindenburg explosion is still a mystery
I'm not sure
People didn't think The Hindenburg would fly
What are 2 suspected causes of The Hindenburg explosion?
it didn't explode
a water tank exploded
static electricity may have ignited hydrogen leaking from the airship
someone may have exploded a bomb on the airship because of its association with the Nazi's.
What are 2 effects of the Hindenburg exploding?
Everyone thought zeppelins were so cool
everyone wants to ride zeppelins
people would not fly on zeppelins
no more zeppelins were built
Which of these events happened last?
The airship cruised over the coastal beaches
It comes to a stop in Lakehurst
It crosses the Atlantic ocean
97 people boarded the airship
“At four o’clock on the afternoon of May 6, the Hindenburg arrived over the landing field in Lakehurst, New Jersey.”
Which meaning of the word “field” is used in this sentence from the passage?
an area of interest or activity
a place where a battle is fought
a piece of land used to grow crops
. a piece of land used for a special purpose
In the paragraph about Werner Franz’s escape, which selection word is a synonym for the word “drenching”?
flaming
falling
dashed
soaking
