The Man In The Water

1. Every time the man in the water was lowered a lifeline and flotation ring, what did he choose to do with it?

Give it to his wife and kids first

Ride it up to be saved

Hand it back up to the helicopter

Willingly pass it over to another passenger

The man in the water chose to willingly pass the lifeline and flotation ring over to another passenger.

Explanation

The man in the water chose to willingly pass the lifeline and flotation ring over to another passenger.

2. The unknown man in the water lived to talk about this disaster.

True

False

The statement says that the unknown man in the water lived to talk about the disaster. However, the correct answer is False. This means that the unknown man did not survive the disaster or was unable to talk about it.

Explanation

The statement says that the unknown man in the water lived to talk about the disaster. However, the correct answer is False. This means that the unknown man did not survive the disaster or was unable to talk about it.

3. Going down, what did the plane first crash into before going into the Potomac River?

14th Street Bridge

Another airplane

Several tall office buildings

12th Street coffee shop

The plane first crashed into the 14th Street Bridge before going into the Potomac River.

Explanation

The plane first crashed into the 14th Street Bridge before going into the Potomac River.

4. Where and when did this tragedy take place? (SETTING)

June 1980, Washington D.C.

January 1982, Washington D.C.

June 1980, Seattle

December 1982, Minneapolis

The tragedy took place in January 1982 in Washington D.C. This can be determined from the given options where each option represents a different date and location. The correct answer indicates that the tragedy occurred in January 1982 in Washington D.C.

Explanation

The tragedy took place in January 1982 in Washington D.C. This can be determined from the given options where each option represents a different date and location. The correct answer indicates that the tragedy occurred in January 1982 in Washington D.C.

5. Of the four acknowledged heroes of the event, three are able to account for their behavior.
What did Lenny Skutnik do?

Jumped into the water and passed out life rafts

Jumped into the water and pulled an injured woman to shore

Jumped out of the helicopter to save a child

Was the first to call 911

Lenny Skutnik's action of jumping into the water and pulling an injured woman to shore is considered heroic. This act demonstrates bravery and selflessness as he put himself at risk to save someone in need. By taking immediate action and rescuing the injured woman, Skutnik showed compassion and quick thinking during the event.

Explanation

Lenny Skutnik's action of jumping into the water and pulling an injured woman to shore is considered heroic. This act demonstrates bravery and selflessness as he put himself at risk to save someone in need. By taking immediate action and rescuing the injured woman, Skutnik showed compassion and quick thinking during the event.

6. Of the four acknowledged heroes of the event, three are able to account for their behavior.
What did Donald Usher and Eugene Windsor do?

They picked up survivors in the river with their helicopter

They jumped into the water and helped people swim to shore

They were the first to call for emergency help

They gave CPR to a young woman and saved her life

Donald Usher and Eugene Windsor picked up survivors in the river with their helicopter.

Explanation

Donald Usher and Eugene Windsor picked up survivors in the river with their helicopter.

7. Man versus nature- in this story, nature wins.

True

False

In this story, the conflict between man and nature is presented, and it is stated that nature emerges as the victor. This implies that the forces of nature overpower the efforts or abilities of the characters in the story, resulting in nature prevailing over man. Therefore, the statement "nature wins" is true.

Explanation

In this story, the conflict between man and nature is presented, and it is stated that nature emerges as the victor. This implies that the forces of nature overpower the efforts or abilities of the characters in the story, resulting in nature prevailing over man. Therefore, the statement "nature wins" is true.

8. How many people died in this disaster?

15

55

78

143

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Explanation

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9. What time of day did the plane crash?

Early morning

Noon

Evening rush hour

Late at night

The plane crash occurred during the evening rush hour. This suggests that it happened during a time when there would likely be a high volume of traffic and people commuting home from work. The use of the term "rush hour" implies that it was a busy time of day, which could have potentially impacted the severity of the crash and the number of people affected.

Explanation

The plane crash occurred during the evening rush hour. This suggests that it happened during a time when there would likely be a high volume of traffic and people commuting home from work. The use of the term "rush hour" implies that it was a busy time of day, which could have potentially impacted the severity of the crash and the number of people affected.

"The Man In The Water"