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WorksheetsMultiple Choice Questions 1-4: The Titanic
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the main idea of the book?
The legacy of the Titanic lives on in the lessons learned by the tragedy.
The Titanic was a big ship that sank a long time ago.
Scientists sent robotic devices to explore the ocean and find the Titanic.
The iceberg was hard to see, and ships should be more careful.
Which of the following statements is an opinion?
The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean.
The Titanic needed more lifeboats to save all its passengers.
The Carpathia was too far away to save most Titanic passengers.
The Titanic was the most beautiful and exciting ship ever built.
It became evident to everyone on board that the Titanic was in dire trouble. What does dire mean?
frantic
unfamiliar
finally
terribly bad
Steerage passengers were not allowed to go to the upper levels of the ship. What does steerage mean?
a way of steering a ship
a place to keep steers
the lowest part of the ship where the poorest passengers rode
the front of the ship where the ship’s crew slept
Which of the following events happened first?
The iceberg struck the ship.
The Titanic set sail from England.
Passengers were asked to put on their life jackets.
The Titanic’s radio operator sent an urgent message.
What is one effect of the sinking of the Titanic?
Ships stopped sailing the North Atlantic Ocean.
Safer ships were made.
No children were allowed on ships.
Underwater exploration was improved.
What caused the Titanic to sink so quickly after hitting the iceberg?
The iceberg was bigger than anyone suspected.
The iceberg caused several small holes high on the Titanic’s sides.
A giant hole split the Titanic in half.
A crewmember left a door open.
How might the story of the Titanic have been different if the ship had been sailing in warmer waters?
The disaster probably would not have happened.
The iceberg would have been spotted more easily.
The ship would have had enough lifeboats.
All of the above
Which of the following events happens after the sinking and disappearance of the Titanic?
The ship’s band plays music.
The crew and passengers get into lifeboats.
The Titanic sends a distress call.
The Carpathia arrives.
What is one safety measure that is in place now that wasn’t in place during the time of the Titanic tragedy?
Ships must have enough lifeboats for crew members.
The International Ice Patrol keeps track of the location of icebergs.
Ships must keep their radios on at night.
each passenger must have his or her own bed.
Extended Response: What new rules were put into effect based on the lessons learned from the sinking of the Titanic?
Extended Response: What is the author’s purpose for writing this story?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
His teacher made him.
