Exploring the Titanic

Titanic struck an iceberg on this date

• April 14, 1912
• April 14, 1898
• April 14, 2012
• April 14, 1944

Who was the captain of Titanic

• Captain George Jones
• Captain Jack Sparrow
• Captain Edward Smith
• Captain Edward Jones

How many compartments could flood and the Titanic would still float?  

• Seven
• Two
• Ten
• Four

Who was the president of the White Star Line?  

• Thomas Andrews
• J. Bruce Ismay
• Captain Edward Smith
• Benjamin Guggenheim

Why was 12 year old Ruth Becker and her family on Titanic? 

• Her brother was sick. 
• They were on vacation. 
• They were immigrating to America. 
• They wanted to go on the unsinkable ship. 

Why did Captain Smith not receive some of the last iceberg warnings? 

• He was in the library reading.
• He was swimming in the pool. 
• He was in the crow's nest.
• He was at a dinner party to honor him. 

Which of the following was Titanic's nickname? 

• The Millionaire's Special
• The Wonder  Ship
• The Unsinkable

• Two Ton Tessie

Why was Captain Smith chosen for Titanic's maiden voyage?  

• He had an excellent safety record. 
• He was White Star Lines most experienced captain.
• He was popular with crew and passengers. 
• All of these.

What did Captain Smith plan to do after Titanic's maiden voyage?  

• Retire
• Sail more boats
• Open his own shipping company.
• Get married

What simile was used to describe the social class system in 1912?

• a pizza
• a giant windmill
• a layer cake
• a zoo