8.1.5 "A Night to Remember"

Front

What is the main event that occurs last in the narrative of 'A Night to Remember'?

Back

Passengers Peuchen, White, Gordon, and Astor use metaphors to describe iceberg’s impact upon the ship.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What does Quartermaster Thomas Rowe's observation of 'Whiskers ’round the Light' reveal about him?

Back

The Quartermaster pays more attention to the little details than to the danger at hand.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What event occurs first in the narrative of 'A Night to Remember'?

Back

Lookouts Fleet and Lee prepare themselves mentally for a possible crash into the iceberg.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

Define the term 'detached'.

Back

unemotional; unconcerned

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Which sentence best supports the recognition of a ship's shudder in 'A Night to Remember'?

Back

He recognized the kind of shudder a ship gives when she drops a propeller blade, and he knew this sort of mishap meant a trip back to the Harland & Wolff Shipyard at Belfast—with plenty of free time to enjoy the hospitality of the port.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the significance of the metaphor used by passengers in the narrative?

Back

It illustrates the emotional impact and the gravity of the situation regarding the iceberg.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

How does the setting of the ship contribute to the tension in 'A Night to Remember'?

Back

The confined space and the impending danger of the iceberg create a sense of claustrophobia and urgency.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does Quartermaster Thomas Rowe play in the narrative?

Back

He is responsible for monitoring the ship's safety and observing potential dangers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Explain the importance of the lookouts Fleet and Lee in the story.

Back

They are the first line of defense against the iceberg, highlighting the theme of vigilance.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does the term 'jolt' refer to in the context of the narrative?

Back

It refers to the sudden movement of the ship, indicating a potential collision.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10