Name Maman 13: It was Titanic Questions based on Paragraphs 1 – 3
1 . Why does the writer claim that the Titanic was "more than just a ship"?
The writer claims that the Titanic was "more than just a ship" because of its size and luxury, he even was calling the Titanic "Marie Ritz" referring to the great London hotel.
sinked  (6 points)
2 . 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 she claims this.
…. unforgettable and really could be compared to a World trade towers disaster.
(8 points) 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. The writer claims that when we hear Titanic we start thinking about the movie and its ….
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5. What were the practical implications of the tragedy? List 3 changes that resulted from the sinking of the ship.
1. Regulation of Marconi telegraphy.
2. The ships now get warned of icebergs by the International Ice Patrol
3 . Change of concerned number of lifeboats that a ship must have.
(9 points)
6 . What does the writer mean by the "Tower of Babel" phenomenon?
The writer means by the "Tower of Babel" phenomenon a cycle of promise  and dejection that accompanies technological aspiration and its failures (7 points) Questions based on Paragraphs 8 – 12
7. …. spike or drop the share prices. (6 points) Questions based on paragraphs 13 – 21
9. Read paragraph
1 4 and explain the connection between the sinking of the Titanic and 9/11.
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