Questions based on Paragraphs 1 – 3
1. Why does the writer claim that the Titanic was "more than just a ship"?
the writer claim that the Titanuc was more then just a ship because of it

. At the end of paragraph 2 and in paragraph 3 the writer compares the disaster of the Titanic to the "Twin Towers" on 9/11 in the US.
a. Explain in your own words why he claims this.
The writer compares the disaster of the Titanic to the "Twin Towers" on 9/11 in the US because The World Trade Towers were powerful symbols of
. Do you agree with the writer? Explain your view.
yes i do agree with the writer / both the ship and the twin buildings were
Questions based on Paragraphs 4 – 7
3. The writer claims that when we think of the sinking of the Titanic we think of the movie .Is this true?
Explain your answer by referring to the text and your own knowledge of the disaster
i think the writer is right. we do think about the movie because i think many
4. Why were the feminists and social commentators concerned about the type of people who were saved from the Titanic?
a. feminists:
Some feminists wondered why women and children should have enjoyed
. What were the practical implications of the tragedy? List 3 changes that resulted from the sinking of the ship.
1. ships are still warned of icebergs by the International Ice Patrol
and its failures, real tragedy of the fatuous drowning of all these people who to the last moment put their trust in mere bigness
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7. Why was the role of the wireless operators so important?
The wireless Marconi telegraph alerted the nearby Carpathia saved the

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8. The writer claims that it took a long time before what had happened became clear. What caused the delay?

9. Read paragraph 14 and explain the connection between the sinking of the Titanic and 9/11.
The connection between those

10. In paragraph 17 the writer says "there was a grievous imbalance between
Questions based on paragraphs 22 – 25

11. Why did the shock of the tragedy linger even after the beginning of World War I?
Explain in your own words.

. The author claims that the Titanic was part of the build-up to World War I. In what way was that true?
In the late 19th century, shipbuilding had become a feverish competition

13. Do you agree with the writer when she says that the tragedy of the Titanic was similar to the 9/11 attack.
Do you agree with the comparison?