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The transcript discusses the natural reaction to a crisis in Britain and the salvage of the USS Lafayette in New York. The ship, formerly the French luxury liner Normandy, was damaged by a mysterious fire and capsized. It has been salvaged and is being refitted for future service, though its exact role is undisclosed. The ship's 83,000 tons are expected to play a significant part in the war effort.

What was the original name of the USS Lafayette before it was repurposed?

• Olympic

• Titanic

• Queen Mary

• Normandy

What event caused the USS Lafayette to capsize?

• A severe storm

• A torpedo attack

• A mysterious fire

• A collision with another ship

What was the USS Lafayette's condition after the salvage operation?

• Fully operational

• A gigantic hulk

• Sunk at sea

• Sold for scrap

What role does shipping play in the context of the war, as mentioned in the transcript?

• A minor role

• No role at all

• A secondary role

• A number one part

What is the speculated future use of the USS Lafayette's 83,000 tons?

• Passenger transport

• Cargo shipping

• Tourism

• Military service