Lusitania Quiz

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Question 1

When the Lusitania entered the “war zone” around the British Isles,

it became a potential target of Germany’s “unrestricted submarine warfare.”
the British Royal Navy sent an escort to guide the ship to its destination.
German U-boats immediately opened fire.
the captain began zigzagging the ship’s course.

Question 2

The cause of the second explosion that led to the sinking of the Lusitania

was the detonation of ammunition carried in the hull of the ship.
has never been determined for certain.
was a pipeline break in the boiler room.
was a second torpedo from the U-20.

Question 3

Which of the following was an impact of the sinking of the Lusitania?

The United States immediately declared war against Germany.
Woodrow Wilson lost his bid for reelection as president.
Winston Churchill was fired as Lord of the Admiralty.
None of the above

Question 4

Why has the Lusitania’s captain sometimes been blamed for its sinking?

He veered off course to head straight for Liverpool.
He slowed the liner down and did not zigzag its course.
He kept the passengers in the dark about the danger they faced.
He refused to call on the Royal Navy for an escort.

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