Week 4 Option B "Californian Neglected its Duty" CL Article

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__________ are only a small number of people we trust to watch our dogs when we head out of town on business trips. *

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The teachers eagerly finished grading _____ final exams and headed out to a local restaurant to enjoy a student-free afternoon. *

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The small child wanted to go over ______ and pet the show ponies, but her mother decided it was more important for the child to see the goat and kid. *

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When the new neighbors moved in across the street, we immediately thought, "Now __________ are some people with whom we'd like to spend time." *

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Facts may tell the truth, but ___________ also twisted in such ways that the truth cannot easily be discerned from them. *

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It may be difficult to see on a daily basis, but __________ making significant progress in reading and writing over the course of the year. *

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_________ vacation home on Marco Island was quite beautiful, but the husband and wife preferred the view on Captiva and Sanibel Islands. *

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The students took a liking to Homer, _______ pet guinea pig, and were devastated when he had to return to his owners. *

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Part A: Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text? *

While several variables resulted in the sinking of the Titanic, the Californian is held responsible for excessive loss of life as it failed to provide help when it was requested.

The Titanic’s poorly built structure is what ultimately resulted in its sinking and the loss of life of its passengers.

If passengers and crew had been adequately prepared for an emergency, then most likely no one would have died on the Titanic.

The casualties of the Titanic would have been exceedingly worse if not for the intervention of captain Arthur H. Rostron.

PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to part A? *

“The supposedly water tight compartments of the Titanic were not water tight because of the non water tight condition of the decks where the transverse bulkheads ended.” ( Paragraph 4)

“No general alarm was sounded, no whistle blown and no systematic warning was given to the endangered passengers, and it was 15 or 20 minutes after the collision before captain Smith ordered the Titanic’s wireless operator to send out a distress call.” ( Paragraph 9)

“’Had assistance been promptly proffered, or had the wireless operator of the Californian remained a few minutes longer at his post on Sunday evening that ship might have had the proud distinction of saving the lives of passengers and crew of the Titanic.’” ( Paragraph 16)

“The senate passed a joint resolution extending the thanks of congress and appropriating $1000 for a medal to captain Arthur H. Rostron of the Carpathia” ( Paragraph 27)

What does the word “commendation” most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 23? *

critique

honor

pass judgement

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PART A: How does paragraph 15 contribute to the development of ideas in the text? *

It shows that the Californian did offer some—though not enough—assistance to the Titanic.

It pardons the actions of the captain of the Californian.

Option 3

It shows that the Californian was unable to offer assistance.

PART B: Which quote from paragraph 15 best supports the answer to Part A? *

“the Californian, [controlled] by the same company, was nearer the Titanic than the 190 miles reported by her captain,”

“her officers and crew saw the distress signals of the Titanic and failed to respond”

“the dictates of humanity, international usage and the requirements of law.”

“The only reply to the distress signals was a counter signal from a large white light which was flashed for nearly two hours”

What changes to ships and traveling by sea does the article discuss in response to the sinking of the Titanic? *

In your opinion, why was the crew of the Titanic not properly prepared for an emergency? *

What can we learn from tragedy? What did we learn from the sinking of the Titanic? *

What makes a hero? *

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