Rescue at Sea Storyworks Quiz

What caused a ship to crash into the Republic on January 23, 1909?

• The weather was stormy.

• The Republic's crew fell asleep.

• The Republic's engine failed.

• There was a thick fog.

Why was the Republic nicknamed the "Millionaires' Ship"?

• It cost $1 million to build.

• A group of millionaires built it.

• Many of its passengers were rich.

• It carried a treasure worth $1 million.

Why was the wireless telegraph an exciting invention?

• It was the first computer.

• It made ships unsinkable.

• It allowed people to send and receive messages instantly.

• It was the first technology that people could take with them on the go.

The map on page 6 shows _____. Choose TWO.

How did Jack Binns likely feel after a ship crashed into the Republic?

Which sentence from the story supports the correct answer to question 5?

What does the word plea mean in the sentence “It was Binns’s plea: The Republic was in danger!”?

• a. a short message

• b. a phone call

• c. an important request for help

• d. a clear statement

What is a theme, or main idea, of “Rescue at Sea”?

How is the rescue of the Republic connected to the Titanic disaster?

What would the crew of the Republic have needed to do for help if there hadn’t been a wireless on board? How do you think this would have affected the Republic?