Searching for the Titanic Quiz

Many People were surprised the Titanic sank because it

• traveled slowly

• was lightweight

• had made many trips

• was expensive and strong

It was hard to find the shipwrecked Titanic because it had

• frozen

• exploded

• broken apart

• stayed afloat

The Titanic sank on its

• first voyage

• 10th voyage

• 50th voyage

• 100th voyage

What does the word "massive" mean in the sentence "The Titanic hit a massive iceberg"?

• very quiet

• very big

• very small

• very soft

Nobody searched for the Titanic right away because

• looking for it would cost too much

• no one knew where it sank

• water pressure was a problem

• no on was interested in finding it

Which is the Main Idea of the story "Searching for the Titanic"?

• The past is best forgotten

• Time heals all wounds

• Money is the key to success

• Hard work and determination pay off

Which is NOT a problem Ballard faced when searching for the Titanic

• competition from Jack Grimm

• a lack of motivation

• difficulty locating the shipwreck

• damage to his ship

What is one way that ARGO was different from earlier submersibles?

• it went under water

• it could fit two people

• it had lights and cameras

• it was easily crushed by water pressure

On September 1, Ballard was excited to see a picture of ___________ taken by ARGO's camera's

• dishes and jewels

• other submersibles

• foot-long clams

• part of the Titanic's engines

Which event happened last?

• Robert Ballard found the Titanic

• Robert Ballard built a submersible

• ARGO took pictures of holes in the sea bottom

• The Titanic cracked in half