Activity -1 (Read and respond)
Question 1.
Why was the Titanic called ‘a poem of iron and steel’?
Answer:
Because it was grand and beautiful like a poem.
Question 2.
What was the feeling of the people on board when they started the journey?
Answer:
They felt very safe and believed they were in no danger.
Question 3.
What was the ‘ominous form’ that loomed out of the darkness?
Answer:
The huge iceberg that collided with the Titanic.
Question 4.
Why was Captain Smith called ‘brave’?
Answer:
He stayed on the bridge, prioritized passengers' safety, and never thought of saving himself.
Question 5.
Who got top priority for rescue?
Answer:
Women and children.
Question 6.
What was the only hope for the sinking Titanic’s people after the boats sailed away?
Answer:
‘Eternity,’ the hope of reaching heaven.
Question 7.
What were the bandsmen doing during the sinking?
Answer:
They played the hymn ‘Nearer my God to Thee,’ showing great courage.
Question 8.
What was the ‘awfully grand’ scene?
Answer:
A man sacrificing his place for his friend, accepting death willingly.
Question 9.
Why will the Titanic’s story be remembered?
Answer:
For the greatest maritime tragedy and the ultimate sacrifice of a sailor for his friend.