“Would You Visit the Titanic?” Quiz

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Directions: Read “Would You Visit the Titanic?” Then answer the questions below.

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1. Consider the first three paragraphs of the article. Which sentence best describes the point of view Mackenzie Carro uses?

A. She uses first-person point of view and speaks from the point of view of the submersible’s pilot.

B. She uses second-person point of view and addresses the reader as though the reader were a passenger on the Titanic.

C. She uses second-person point of view and addresses the reader as though the reader were a passenger on an OceanGate submersible.

D. She uses third-person point of view and describes a submersible’s descent.

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2. Carro uses the point of view you identified in question 1 to *

A. show the reader that anyone can afford to go on one of OceanGate’s expeditions.

B. put the reader in the story, helping the reader imagine the experience she is describing.

C. show that the tone of the article is serious.

D. create feelings of sympathy in the reader.

3. On page 20, Carro writes, “That amount of money could feed 10 families of four for a year.” This line *

A. explains how expensive it is to feed a family.

B. shows that many don’t have enough to eat.

C. tells you that the OceanGate expedition is affordable.

D. supports the idea that there are more important things that $105,000 could be used for.

4. Which line does NOT support the idea that visiting the Titanic is a unique opportunity? *

A. “To date, only 200 people have seen the wreck up close. That’s fewer than the number of people who have gone to space.” (p. 19)

B. “Scientists estimate that the Titanic could disappear within 20 years.” (p. 19)

C. “You might even catch a glimpse of a creature that has never been seen before.” (p. 20)

D. “At press time, 30 people had already signed up to go.” (p. 18)

5. �On page 20, Carro writes, “Then again, the deep sea is an unforgiving place.” Which is the definition of "unforgiving" as it is used in this sentence? *

A. harsh, hostile, and difficult to deal with

B. not willing to forgive people’s wrongdoings

C. not yet studied or explored

D. mysterious, strange, or unexpected

6. �Which claim could NOT be supported by information from the article? *

A. The Titanic holds a notable place in popular culture.

B. There is much we don’t know about the deep ocean.

C. Icebergs are still a major threat to ships today.

D. Submersibles make deep-sea exploration possible.

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Directions: Write your answer in a well-organized response.

7. On page 19, Carro writes that “the story of the Titanic still captivates us.” What does she mean? Why do you think the Titanic still captivates people today? Use details from the article to support you answer. *

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