THE CRIME OF THE

THE CRIME OF THE

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The transcript discusses the sinking of the Athenia by a Nazi submarine, highlighting the attack's brutality and the subsequent denial by Nazi authorities. It details the survivors' ordeal and the global reaction, drawing parallels with past wartime atrocities like the Lusitania. The incident underscores the senselessness of such crimes and Britain's resolve against Hitlerism.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Athenia primarily described as during its journey across the Atlantic?

A refugee ship

A fishing boat

A cargo vessel

A military ship

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Nazi submarine attack the Athenia after torpedoing it?

It deployed mines

It rammed the ship

It shelled the liner

It launched a second torpedo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Nazi response to the sinking of the Athenia?

They admitted responsibility

They blamed another country

They denied responsibility

They apologized publicly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Britain's reaction to the attack on the Athenia?

They increased trade with Germany

They resolved to fight Hitlerism

They ignored the incident

They sought peace talks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which past wartime atrocity was the sinking of the Athenia compared to?

The Titanic

The Lusitania

The Bismarck

The Hindenburg