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From Chapter 2 Journeys and adventures : The Titanic

Using the sites above find out more about the first and last Voyage of the Titanic.

1. What was the nickname of the Captain of the Titanic, Edward J Smith?

a. the Unlucky Captain

b. the Lucky Captain

c. the People's Captain

d. the Millionaire's Captain

2. On what date did the Titanic set sail?

a. April 2, 1912

b. April 10, 1912

c. April 11, 1912

d. April 14, 1912

3. The Titanic was astonishing for its luxury. Which of the following additions did the Titanic not feature?

a. The forward portion of the A deck had sliding windows.

b. It included the Café Parisien, a restaurant with the character of a French sidewalk café.

c. Second class included generously appointed public rooms and cabins, with no fewer than seven types of wood throughout her decks.

d. Titanic featured individual chairs in the Third Class dining saloons.

4. Who were the lookouts at the time of the Titanic's collision?

a. Frederick Fleet and Reginald Lee

b. Alfred Evans and Frederick Fleet

c. George Hogg and Frederick Fleet

d. Archie Jewell and Frederick Fleet

5. At what latitude and longitude does the shipwreck of the Titanic lie?

a. latitude 49^o 44' N, longitude 41^o 55' W

b. latitude 41^o 44' N, longitude 49^o 55' W

c. latitude 41^o 55' N, longitude 49^o 44' W

d. latitude 41^o 54' N, longitude 49^o 45' W

6. What has been found in the wreckage?

a. Bodies

b. Food

c. Jewellery

d. Shoes

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