Villagers prepare to evacuate as Mount Vesuvius erupts in 1944

The transcript describes the evacuation efforts led by American GI's during a crisis involving Mount Vesuvius. They successfully rescued 17,000 pounds of people. The usually calm Vesuvius erupted violently, transforming into a destructive force likened to a roaring Frankenstein.

What prompted the evacuation of people from their homes?

• A hurricane

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

• A flood

How much weight in pounds did the American GI's help rescue?

• 25,000 pounds

• 20,000 pounds

• 17,000 pounds

• 10,000 pounds

What was the role of the American GI's during the event?

• They provided medical aid

• They distributed food supplies

• They helped in the evacuation

• They conducted search operations

How is the mountain described after the transformation?

• A peaceful hill

• A sleeping dragon

• A gentle giant

• A roaring Frankenstein

What was the usual nature of the mountain before the event?

• Unpredictable

• Friendly

• Hostile

• Dormant