Pea Island's Forgotten Heroes

When did the E. S. Newman crash on the sandbar near Pea Island?

• 1896

• 1986

• 1806

• 1890

Which area is known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic"?

• the Long Island Sound

• the Bermuda Triangle

• the midpoint between England and Connecticut

• the coast of North Carolina

What made Chief Etheridge a unique choice to lead Service Station 17? (select two)

• He was an African American

• He was the first man appointed by a president.

• He had a lot of experience

• The appointees thought Etheridge had leadership qualities.

What was the result of Katie Burkharts's letter to Senator Helms and President Clinton?

• Station 17 was closed.

• The surfmen were invited to the white house.

• The Surfmen were awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal.

• Chief Etheridge was recognized as "America's first African American Hero.

What challenges did the surfmen face during their service on Pea Island? (check all that are correct)

• Bad weather and storms along the coast

• Little supplies and no food

• Racial prejudice

• threats, and the burning of the station house.

Why did the surfmen often ignore their own needs during long and dangerous rescues?

• The men were not allowed to stop. They were forced to rescue the white sailors who had crashed.

• The men felt it was their responsibility to rescue others and care for them before taking care of themselves.

• The surfmen were selfish and often let people die while they took care of their own needs on shore.

• The men were too busy and did often just forgot to take care of their own needs.

What does the producer of the video and the author of the article have in common?

• They both were creating a school project.

• They were both wanted to persuade people to honor the surfmen.

• They both want the bravery and heroism of the surfmen to be remembered.

Which of these best describes the main idea of the passage?

• The Surfmen of Pea Island were brave rescuers who were finally recognized for their work after almost 100 years.

• People can research and learn more about people in history who did brave things.

• Katie Burkhart was an eighth grader who wrote an essay that won a National Award of Merit

• The hurricanes along North Carolina's coast caused that area to be known as graveyard point.