The Sinking of the Lusitania (1907, United Kingdom) — Questions and answers

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What did Leonard Peskett want the Lusitania to be?

Choices

  1. The smallest ship in the fleet.
  2. The slowest and cheapest ship.
  3. The fastest and most luxurious ship afloat. ✓
  4. A German ship.

Answer: The fastest and most luxurious ship afloat.

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How did Captain Turner react to the warnings about German U-boats?

Choices

  1. He immediately changed course to avoid them.
  2. He was very scared and stopped the ship.
  3. He scoffed, believing the Lusitania was faster than any U-boat. ✓
  4. He called for more officers to help look for them.

Answer: He scoffed, believing the Lusitania was faster than any U-boat.

From page 3

What did Lady Allan think of the Lusitania?

Choices

  1. She thought it was small and uncomfortable.
  2. She called it a "floating palace." ✓
  3. She was worried about its speed.
  4. She believed it was dangerous.

Answer: She called it a "floating palace."

From page 4

What did German Embassy officials do before the Lusitania sailed?

Choices

  1. They sent flowers to all the passengers.
  2. They placed a warning advertisement in American newspapers. ✓
  3. They offered free tickets for the voyage.
  4. They helped passengers board the ship.

Answer: They placed a warning advertisement in American newspapers.

From page 5

Why did Karl Doenitz hesitate to prepare the torpedoes?

Choices

  1. He was sleepy and tired.
  2. He thought the Lusitania was too far away.
  3. He knew the ship was carrying passengers and civilians. ✓
  4. He wanted to wait for Commander Schwieger's birthday.

Answer: He knew the ship was carrying passengers and civilians.

From page 6

What did Elbert Hubbard say to his wife, Alice, as the ship was sinking?

Choices

  1. "We should try to swim to shore!"
  2. "I wish we had brought more luggage."
  3. "We lived, Alice. Let them say what they will." ✓
  4. "This is the best voyage ever."

Answer: "We lived, Alice. Let them say what they will."

From page 8

What was one major effect of the Lusitania's sinking?

Choices

  1. People stopped traveling by ship forever.
  2. It made people want to build more floating palaces.
  3. It helped galvanize public opinion against Germany, leading the U.S. to enter World War I. ✓
  4. The world became a much safer place immediately.

Answer: It helped galvanize public opinion against Germany, leading the U.S. to enter World War I.

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