Survival at Sea: A Harrowing Tale

Survival at Sea: A Harrowing Tale

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The transcript recounts a harrowing experience during a mission involving the transport of atomic bomb components. The narrator describes an encounter with Commander Hoshimoto, resulting in a torpedo attack that left them stranded at sea. The narrative details the struggle for survival, including shark encounters and the mental toll of the ordeal. Eventually, a plane spots the survivors, leading to their rescue. The narrator reflects on the lasting impact of the experience and the bond formed with the pilot who saved them.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the commander who attacked the narrator's ship?

Commander Lee

Commander Hoshimoto

Commander Smith

Commander Johnson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many torpedoes hit the narrator's ship?

One

Three

Two

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator lack during the first night in the water?

Life jacket

Compass

Food

Flare

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of the survivors regarding their rescue?

They were confident of immediate rescue

They were unsure of being rescued

They had no hope of rescue

They were indifferent to rescue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a constant threat to the survivors in the water?

Pirates

Sharks

Storms

Whales

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did some survivors do out of desperation?

Slept

Built a raft

Sang songs

Drank seawater

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the survivors do to attract the attention of the plane?

Fired flares

Waved and splashed water

Blew whistles

Used mirrors

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