The Titanic: History and Lessons

The Titanic was a product of intense competition among rival shipping lines in the first half of the 20th century.

• True

• False

How many people lost their lives in the Titanic disaster?

• 1,000

• 1,500

• 2,000

• 2,500

The Titanic was constructed in which shipyard?

• Harland and Wolff

• White Star

• Cunard

• Royal Dockyard

The Titanic's supply of lifeboats exceeded the regulations of which country's Board of Trade?

• United States

• France

• Germany

• Britain

Fill in the blank: The Titanic's departure from Southampton was not without some ______.

• excitement

• oddities

• celebrations

• delays

What was discovered in one of the coal bunkers after the Titanic left Southampton?

• A fire

• A leak

• A stowaway

• A treasure

Who was the managing director of the White Star Line?

• Thomas Andrews

• J. Bruce Ismay

• J.P. Morgan

• Benjamin Guggenheim

Who was the Titanic's chief designer?

• Thomas Andrews

• Ismay

• Harland

• Wolff

How long did the Titanic manage to stay afloat after the iceberg collision?

• One hour

• Two hours

• Three hours

• Four hours

What was the condition of the sea when the Titanic set sail?

• Stormy

• Calm

• Foggy

• Rainy