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The Sinking of RMS Titanic Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on Titanic, particularly about the night of the sinking. This should be a decent challenge for everyone.

A multiple-choice quiz by aaron595. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
aaron595

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,316

Updated
Aug 25 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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5409

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Question 1 of 10

1. At approximately what time on April 15, 1912, did Titanic sink? Hint

2:40 A.M.

11:30 P.M.

2:20 A.M.

1:00 A.M.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What color was the Titanic's hull below the waterline? Hint

red

white

black

yellow

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which manner did the Titanic sink? Hint

Down by the bow with stern rising

She listed heavily to starboard

Down by the stern with bow rising

She capsized before sinking.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Approximately how many people were on board the night the Titanic sank? Hint

2700

2200

1800

3000

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many screws (propellers) did the Titanic have? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. For many years, there was much controversy surrounding WHICH thing that may have happened during the sinking of the Titanic? Hint

The ship caught fire the night of the sinking

The propellers falling off while the stern rose

The ship breaking apart before sinking

The captain was drunk the night of the sinking

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of Californian's wireless operator? Hint

John Jacob Astor

Cyril Evans

Edward Smith

Walter Lord

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Question 8 of 10

8. What item, intended to be used by the men in the crow's nest, could not be used because they didn't have a key to the storage locker? Hint

Telescope

Gloves

Watch

Binoculars

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these is NOT true about the iceberg Titanic hit? Hint

It caused the ship to sink

It was part of a whole string of ice floes, growlers, and icebergs in the area

In the upcoming months, it floated away and melted

It was the only iceberg in the area

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did the Titanic have an Orlop Deck?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At approximately what time on April 15, 1912, did Titanic sink?

Answer: 2:20 A.M.

The Titanic struck the iceberg at around 11:35 PM, and sank at approximately 2:20 A.M. Thus, the Titanic sank in less than 3 hours.

2. What color was the Titanic's hull below the waterline?

Answer: red

The Titanic's hull was red below the waterline and black above it.

3. In which manner did the Titanic sink?

Answer: Down by the bow with stern rising

The Titanic went down by the bow (Front) first because that was where the water was entering quickest. The watertight bulkheads were not sealed above deck E, so the water spilled back and back, just like putting water in an ice cube tray, until the weight of the water pulled the ship down, and caused the stern to rise.

4. Approximately how many people were on board the night the Titanic sank?

Answer: 2200

There were about 2200 people on board that fateful night. About 700 survived the wreck, while 1500 died.

5. How many screws (propellers) did the Titanic have?

Answer: 3

Three screws was by then standard for most large liners in the White Star Line.

6. For many years, there was much controversy surrounding WHICH thing that may have happened during the sinking of the Titanic?

Answer: The ship breaking apart before sinking

Many have argued that the ship broke apart the night of the sinking because of all the weight being forced on the weakest points of the ship, while some say that the ship went down in one piece. As for the other three, no evidence has been found to support any of them.

7. What was the name of Californian's wireless operator?

Answer: Cyril Evans

8. What item, intended to be used by the men in the crow's nest, could not be used because they didn't have a key to the storage locker?

Answer: Binoculars

It is believed that another sailor, David Blair, took the key with him when he left the ship, having been reassigned shortly before she set off on her maiden voyage. It has been suggested that, if available, the binoculars could have helped the lookout spot the iceberg earlier.

9. Which one of these is NOT true about the iceberg Titanic hit?

Answer: It was the only iceberg in the area

Definitely NOT the only one in the area. Many other ships during the day that had crossed the area Titanic would eventually sink in, reported that there was "much ice" and growlers, floes, and even icebergs. When Carpathia came to Titanic's rescue at a top speed of 22 knots, it was a wonder that the Carpathia didn't hit an iceberg herself.

10. Did the Titanic have an Orlop Deck?

Answer: Yes

Source: Author aaron595

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