Into the Lifeboat from Titanic Survivor

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What is the Titanic?

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The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage in April 1912 after hitting an iceberg.

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Who was Violet Jessop?

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Violet Jessop was a stewardess on the Titanic and is known for surviving the sinking.

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What does 'reluctance' mean?

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Reluctance refers to a feeling of unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What happened to the Titanic on April 15, 1912?

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The Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg, leading to the deaths of over 1,500 people.

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What is the significance of lifeboats on the Titanic?

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Lifeboats were crucial for saving passengers during the sinking, but there were not enough for everyone.

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What does 'bide their time' mean in the context of the Titanic?

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'Bide their time' means to wait patiently for a suitable moment to act.

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How did passengers react to boarding lifeboats?

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Some passengers eagerly boarded lifeboats, while others needed encouragement or refused to board.

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What is the main theme of the Titanic survivor's story?

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The main theme is survival and the human experience during a disaster.

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What does 'inky blackness' refer to in the context of the Titanic sinking?

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'Inky blackness' describes the dark, overwhelming water surrounding the ship as it sank.

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