"Attack At Sea" Lusitania Article Scope Dec 2015 Group B
You may use the work we did in class to help you with this quiz ---read ALL questions carefully and ALL answer choices as well before answering!
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What is the purpose of the section “The Unsinkable Ship”? What does it add to the article? Support your answer with details from the text.
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According to the article, many historians say that the sinking of the Lusitania was a “turning point.” What is a turning point? Why was the sinking of the Lusitania a turning point?
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Choose 3 of the following vocabulary words and write a strong sentence about the article or something that occurred in the article with the vocabulary words in the sentence ---make sure the meaning of the word is shown in your sentence!! (You should write out 3 sentences ---number them please!!) 1. optimism2. hypothermia 3. opulent4. munitions5. hull6. claustrophobic 7. ingenuity8. munitions9. opulent10. optimism11. ingenuity12. claustrophobic
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What are 5 FACTS you learned about the Lusitania?
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Discuss TWO of the TEXT STRUCTURES we talked about/you did work with when working with "Attack at Sea". In your discussion, tell WHICH SUBHEADING in the article was WHICH TEXT STRUCTURE and how/why you realized it/why it is important to that section of the article to be set up like it is: (Please read back over what you wrote and make sure you covered ALL PARTS of what was asked for before submitting your answer!!)
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BONUS --if you answer this, please do so on paper --put your name on your paper and hand it to me!! (Remember, you will NOT receive bonus points unless you follow directions!!)What word did the morning news crew use yesterday that means 'turning point'? They discussed it at length and we have discussed the word in class dealing with this article as well. If you remember the word, write it down AND then use it in a sentence about the Lusitania.
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What does PREVIEWING an article mean?
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Looking at pictures in the article
- B.
Paying close attention to the title, subheadings, pictures, etc of an article in order to think/process what it is most likely going to be about
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Hoping to figure out what the article is about through reading the portions of it that are most interesting and looking at the difficult vocabulary words to use context clues to figure them out
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Reading carefully through the article and learning what the non-fiction article's central idea is along with the author's purpose for writing it
Correct Answer
B. Paying close attention to the title, subheadings, pictures, etc of an article in order to think/process what it is most likely going to be aboutExplanation
Previewing an article means paying close attention to the title, subheadings, pictures, etc. of the article in order to think and process what it is most likely going to be about. By doing so, the reader can get a general understanding of the article's content and main ideas before reading it in detail. This helps in deciding whether the article is relevant or interesting and prepares the reader for what to expect while reading.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is an important central idea of the article?
- A.
The Lusitania sank in only 18 minutes
- B.
U-boats sank nearly 5,000 ships during World War I and the Lusitania was one of those ships - it was sad.
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The sinking of the Lusitania was an enormous tragedy and those involved felt it deeply.
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Hypothermia is very dangerous and the people who went into the water with the Lusitania were very much in danger of dying of it.
Correct Answer
C. The sinking of the Lusitania was an enormous tragedy and those involved felt it deeply.Explanation
The correct answer is "The sinking of the Lusitania was an enormous tragedy and those involved felt it deeply." This central idea is supported by the statement that the sinking of the Lusitania was a significant event and the people involved were deeply affected by it. The other options, such as the duration of the sinking, the number of ships sunk by U-boats, and the danger of hypothermia, are not the main focus of the article and do not capture the overall theme of the tragedy and its impact on those involved.Rate this question:
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The author uses the Hook family to tell the story of the Lusitania disaster in order t
- A.
Show readers how one family coped with ocean travel during that time period
- B.
Show readers how ordinary people lived in the early 1900s
- C.
Explain that third-class passengers were treated differently than first-class passengers
- D.
Help readers empathize (feel with) what passengers experienced during the ship's final voyage
Correct Answer
D. Help readers empathize (feel with) what passengers experienced during the ship's final voyageExplanation
The author uses the Hook family to help readers empathize with what passengers experienced during the ship's final voyage. By following the family's journey, readers can imagine themselves in their shoes and understand the emotions, challenges, and dangers they faced during the Lusitania disaster. This approach allows readers to connect on a deeper level with the story and the historical event, fostering a sense of empathy and understanding.Rate this question:
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The caption on page 8 notes that after World War I, many world leaders banned the use of poison gas in warfare. What can you infer about poison gas?
- A.
It was an especially cruel weapon
- B.
It was no longer needed as a weapon
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It became unavailable
- D.
It was not an effective weapon
Correct Answer
A. It was an especially cruel weaponExplanation
The fact that many world leaders banned the use of poison gas after World War I suggests that it was considered an especially cruel weapon. This implies that its use caused significant harm and suffering, leading to its prohibition.Rate this question:
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On page 8, the author writes that a torpedo “slithered through the water like a speeding snake.” This line contains
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Foreshadowing that hints that something terrible is about to happen
- B.
A metaphor suggesting that the torpedo may have a bite like a venomous snake
- C.
A simile comparing the water to a snake
- D.
A simile that highlights the speed and quietness of the torpedo
Correct Answer
D. A simile that highlights the speed and quietness of the torpedoExplanation
The line "slithered through the water like a speeding snake" is a simile because it compares the movement of the torpedo to that of a snake. The use of "like" indicates the comparison being made. This simile specifically highlights the speed and quietness of the torpedo, as snakes are known for their swift and stealthy movements.Rate this question:
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The author describes the distance from the spot the Lusitania sank to the shore as “maddeningly close.”What other words could she have used to convey (show) the same meaning?
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Surprisingly close and it offered them a chance
- B.
Frustratingly close because they could see it, but couldn't make it
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Dangerously close and they would have been able to make it if not for the submarine below them
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Annoyingly close and they began to swim towards it
Correct Answer
B. Frustratingly close because they could see it, but couldn't make itExplanation
The author could have used the word "frustratingly" to convey the same meaning as "maddeningly." This suggests that the distance from the spot the Lusitania sank to the shore was close enough to be visible, but the people couldn't reach it, causing feelings of frustration.Rate this question:
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On page 8, the author most likely included the statement “Schwieger’s torpedo slithered through the water like a speeding snake” to
- A.
Highlight the speed and stealth of the torpedo
- B.
Show the significance of the snake in the water
- C.
Help readers understand better how snakes move
- D.
Show that the Lusitania was attacked by snakes
Correct Answer
A. Highlight the speed and stealth of the torpedoExplanation
The author most likely included the statement "Schwieger's torpedo slithered through the water like a speeding snake" to highlight the speed and stealth of the torpedo. This comparison emphasizes the agility and quickness with which the torpedo moved, creating a vivid image in the reader's mind and emphasizing the danger and effectiveness of the attack.Rate this question:
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Consider the information about poison gas in the caption on page 8. In which section of the article would that information fit best?
- A.
"On the Hunt"
- B.
"A Nightmare"
- C.
The introduction
- D.
"The Horrors of War"
Correct Answer
D. "The Horrors of War"Explanation
The information about poison gas would fit best in the section titled "The Horrors of War." This section is likely to discuss the various brutal and devastating aspects of war, including the use of poison gas as a weapon. It would provide a suitable context to highlight the horrors and consequences of such a tactic, making it the most appropriate section for the information to be included.Rate this question:
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In the sentence, “It was suddenly filled with shiny new automobiles, bright electric lights, and newfangled machines like the telegraph, which sent messages around the globe in seconds” (p. 7), newfangled most closely means.
- A.
Dangerous
- B.
Dated
- C.
Modern
- D.
Crazy
Correct Answer
C. ModernExplanation
The word "newfangled" is used to describe machines like the telegraph, which can send messages around the globe in seconds. This implies that these machines are technologically advanced and cutting-edge, which aligns with the meaning of "modern." Therefore, "modern" is the closest meaning to "newfangled" in this context.Rate this question:
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Which detail should be included in a summary of the article?
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The captain of the Lusitania was ashamed that he survived while numerous others did not
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The Lusitania symbolized advances in technology
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Each lifeboat on the Lusitania weighed 10 tons and they were only able to get a few in the water when the ship sank
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All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
All of the above details should be included in a summary of the article. The first detail highlights the emotional response of the captain, the second detail emphasizes the significance of the Lusitania in terms of technological advancements, and the third detail provides specific information about the challenges faced during the sinking of the ship.Rate this question:
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