Fire burns out of control on SS Morro Castle as it sails in the Atlantic Ocean in 1934

A catastrophic event unfolds on a ship as passengers are trapped on stairways, and the engine room crew is forced out by flames and smoke. The ship zigzags uncontrollably through gale-force winds, heightening the chaos. Passengers are paralyzed by fear, refusing to move to safety, while panic grips everyone onboard the burning vessel.

What were the passengers trying to reach when they got trapped?

• The lifeboats

• Life jackets

• Books on the upper deck

• The captain's cabin

What caused the ship to zigzag uncontrollably?

• A broken rudder

• Strong ocean currents

• The captain's error

• Steering gear malfunction and engine room evacuation

What was the speed of the ship when the engine room crew was forced out?

• 20 knots

• 18 knots

• 15 knots

• 10 knots

What natural element intensified the flames on the ship?

• Gale force winds

• Lightning strikes

• Heavy rain

• High temperatures

Why did the passengers refuse to move to the starboard side?

• They were unaware of the danger

• They were frozen with fear

• They were waiting for instructions

• They were trying to save their belongings