Titanic Questions

The opinion piece is mostly about whether or not __________

• A. the Titanic sank

• B. people should travel on large ships

• C. regular people should explore the Titanic

• D. there should be a Titanic museum

Which sentence supports the idea that people are interested in the Titanic?

• A. “The Titanic set sail from England on April 10, 1912.”

• B. “At the time, it was the biggest, fanciest ship ever built.”

• C. “Most people thought it could never sink.”

• D. “Many books, plays, and movies have been inspired by the ship.”

What are TWO reasons why some people are against traveling to the Titanic?

• A. They do not think it is respectful.

• B. They do not think it is important.

• C. It could damage the Titanic.

• D. It could stop scientific research.

Which sentences support the correct answers to question 3? Choose TWO.

• A. “But some people view the shipwreck as an ocean grave.”

• B. “A tall lookout point from the ship is missing, possibly knocked loose by a dive . . .”

• C. “. . . buried by sand and eaten by tiny living things called bacteria.”

• D. “Scientists have been studying how the ocean ha

What is one reason why some people are in favor of visiting the Titanic?

• A. The dives could damage the wreck.

• B. The dives cost $250,000.

• C. The wreck could be gone by 2050.

• D. The Titanic is an ocean grave.

The image on page 22 supports the text because it shows __________.

Choose TWO.

• A. the Titanic before it sank

• B. the wreckage of the Titanic

• C. an Ocean Gate dive to the Titanic

• D. an artifact from the Titanic

7. Compare and contrast the sections “An Ocean Grave” and “Underwater Lab.” Use details from the text in your answer.

8. In your opinion, should regular people be able to visit the Titanic? Support your answer with evidence from the text.