WorksheetsI survived (4 of 5 stories)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why was the titanic such a popular ship?
It was a mysterious ship.
It was the grandest and most luxurious ship at the time.
It was the oldest ship to ever set sail.
The inventor promised that everyone on the ship would become rich.
Which class was able to enjoy the extravagant dinners, exciting entertainment, and most beautiful rooms of the titanic?
Stowaways who snuck on to the ship without a ticket.
The rich first class passengers.
The lower class steerage passengers.
Engine workers who put coal in the burners.
Why did the titanic not have enough lifeboats?
Too many lifeboats made the ship look unattractive.
The titanic only had a few passengers, so it only needed a few lifeboats.
The inventor and engineer said it was unsinkable, so it would never need lifeboats.
The titanic actually had plenty of lifeboats.
Why was it so difficult to swim to safety after the titanic sunk?
Passengers did not have lif jackets.
There was a big storm that caused huge waves.
There were too many icebergs around to swim.
The water where the titanic sunk was frigid.
Which statement is true about the titanic?
It was still 800 miles away from its destination.
It was only a few miles from New York when it sank.
It had only been sailing for a few minutes before it sunk.
Its engines exploded, causing a huge fire, which made the boat sink.
What was a major ISSUE with the titanic?
Its propellers were too large to work correctly.
It had too many lifeboats weighing it down.
The captain, crew, and designers thought it was perfect and unsinkable.
It was so big that it was heavy and moved sluggishly slow.
The Titanic disaster probably would not have been as bad if the designers
planned better safety measures and prepared for a possible emergency.
built the ship longer and with more lights.
planned for the lifeboats on the ship to go faster.
designed a room where all guest could go in case of a fire.
Which detail from the story helps describe the weather the night the titanic sank?
The boat came to a stop, and slowly began sinking.
Passengers adorned their fanciest swim suits and bathed in the sun.
There were several wealthy and famous people onboard.
Jack put on a coat along with his life vest.
Why is the titanic wreck a 'disaster'?
Many people died as the boat sank into the freezing waters, miles away from land or rescue boats.
The boat was not able to complete its impressive voyage.
The titanic was not really as large or astounding as the ship company described it.
The engineer who designed the ship passed away before getting to sail on the boat.
Why are ships today less likely to meet the same fate as the titanic?
There are no more icebergs in the oceans so ships today cannot crash into them.
Modern ships are all unsinkable.
Modern ships have more advanced technology and emergency plans.
Ships today do not travel as far as the titanic tried to go.
Why was the molasses even worse than a wave of water?
The molasses was hot and dangerous to touch.
The molasses covered the entire state.
It moved incredibly fast.
It was thick, sticky, and spread in all directions.
Why did the molasses tank spill?
Someone emptied the tank as a prank.
There was a bomb placed on the tank that made it explode.
The tank was built poorly and fell apart after a while.
The valve that releases the molasses was left open one night.
Why was there a big tank of molasses in Boston?
The city decided to store extra molasses so they would never run out of sweetener.
The molasses was able to be used in the war, so it was put in a large tank in the city.
There was no where to keep the extra syrup that nobody wanted.
Canada asked if America could make a container to hold the substance until it was ready to be sold.
unconscious
widespread outbreak of sickness
goods that are transported
letting loose
not awake; unable to see, hear, or think
debris
bombs or other materials that explode
pieces remaining after something has been destroyed
carelessly, with poor quality
letting loose
When was the earthquake that caused the Tsunami in Japan?
February 11, 2021
March 11, 2011
January 23, 2001
March 1, 2023
What was unique about this earthquake?
It was unusually loud.
It happened at a strange time of day.
It continued for six minutes, even though most earthquakes are short.
It did not cause any destruction.
What has Japan done in response to earthquakes like the one that caused this tsunami?
Japan has strict building laws and earthquake warning systems to protect citizens.
Japan has a defensive wall to protect against earthquakes.
Japan created an intelligent system that prevents earthquakes.
Japan has not changed anything about how they deal with earthquakes.
What is the Kamaishi tsunami wall?
A large steel wall in the middle of the city.
A large wall dedicated to the memory of people who died in tsunamis.
A large wall that surrounds the city to protect it from earthquakes.
A gigantic barrier made of steel and concrete meant to protect the city against tsunami waves.
Which statement is true?
The earthquake caused more damage than the tsunami.
The tsunami caused more death and damage than the earthquake.
The tsunami only lasted 6 minutes.
The earthquake started after the tsunami.
