The Titanic, the Wireless Operator's Story

What year did the Titanic set off on its voyage?

• 1912

• 1905

• 1915

• 1920

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From where did the Titanic start its voyage?

• New York City

• England

• France

• Ireland

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What did the Titanic hit that caused it to sink?

• A whale

• An iceberg

• Another ship

• A dock

Who was the Titanic's telegraph operator mentioned in the text?

• Thomas Andrews

• Edward Smith

• John Phillips

• Harold Bride

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What was the main job of the telegraph operator on the Titanic?

• Steering the ship

• Managing the crew

• Sending and receiving messages

• Looking out for icebergs

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How many people approximately lost their lives in the Titanic disaster?

• About 2,000

• About 1,500

• About 1,000

• About 500

What did Harold Bride use to save himself from sinking with the Titanic?

• A piece of wood

• A lifebelt

• A lifeboat

• A raft

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Which ship came to rescue the survivors of the Titanic?

• The Lusitania

• The Carpathia

• The Britannic

• The Olympic

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What happened to Phillips, the main telegraph operator?

• He swam to safety

• He survived without injuries

• He was rescued by another ship

• He died from the cold and exhaustion

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What did the crew begin doing soon after realizing the Titanic was sinking?

• Calling for help using the telegraph

• Putting women and children into lifeboats

• Abandoning the ship

• Securing the valuables

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