Separating Fact From Fiction: Put Your Titanic Knowledge to the Test
The Titanic remains an incredibly well-known ship, even more than 100 years after it sank in the Atlantic Ocean. Considered one of the worst shipwrecks in history, both researchers and amateur historians alike have made it their mission to learn more about this tragedy.
The many movies about the shipwreck — such as A Night to Remember (1958) and Titanic (1997) — have also fueled interest in the Titanic’s story. Test your own knowledge of this worldwide famous ship with this quiz below!
At what time did the Titanic hit the iceberg that would eventually sink it?
- A) 8:40 p.m.
- B) 10:35 p.m.
- C) 11:40 p.m.
- D) 3:00 a.m.

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Answer:
11:40 p.m.

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When did the Titanic sink?
- A) April 9, 1912
- B) April 15, 1912
- C) August 1, 1918
- D) It’s unknown

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Answer:
April 15, 1912

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Exactly how long was the Titanic, from bow to stern?
- A) 477 feet, 9 inches
- B) 600 feet, 2 inches
- C) 882 feet, 9 inches
- D) 1,303 feet, 7 inches

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Answer:
882 feet, 9 inches

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Who was the Captain of the Titanic?
- A) Edward John Smith
- B) Thomas Andrews
- C) J. Bruce Ismay
- D) Charles Lightoller

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Answer:
Edward John Smith

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The Titanic had many amenities and lavish features on board, earning it the nickname “Millionaire’s Special.” What didn’t the ship have?
- A) Swimming pool
- B) Operating room
- C) Turkish baths
- D) Basketball court

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Answer:
Basketball court

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After the Titanic broke in two, how long did it take for the bow of the ship to fully reach the bottom of the ocean, according to researchers?
- A) 1 minute
- B) 6 minutes
- C) 40 minutes
- D) 1 hour

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Answer:
6 minutes

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When the Titanic began to sink, how many people were on board?
- A) 1,553
- B) 2, 223
- C) 3,878
- D) 3,900

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Answer:
2,223

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How many people managed to survive the Titanic’s sinking?
- A) 103
- B) 409
- C) 613
- D) 705

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Answer:
705

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What was the company that owned the Titanic?
- A) Moonlight Line
- B) Ocean Line
- C) Atlantic Line
- D) White Star Line

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Answer:
White Star Line

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How many lifeboats were on board the Titanic for survivors to use?
- A) 10
- B) 15
- C) 20
- D) 50

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Answer:
20

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About how long did it take for the Titanic to be built?
- A) One year
- B) Three years
- C) Five years
- D) Ten years

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Answer:
Three years

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When were the ruins of the Titanic finally discovered?
- A) 1945
- B) 1972
- C) 1985
- D) 1999

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Answer:
1985

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How long did it take until the Titanic fully sank?
- A) 40 minutes
- B) 2 hours and 40 minutes
- C) 4 hours and 30 minutes
- D) 7 hours and 10 minutes

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Answer:
2 hours and 40 minutes

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What ship rescued some of the Titanic survivors?
- A) Lusitania
- B) USS Ulysses
- C) Carpathia
- D) Olympic

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Answer:
Carpathia

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The wreckage of the Titanic can be found off of what coast?
- A) England
- B) Maine, United States
- C) Iceland
- D) Newfoundland, Canada

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Answer:
Newfoundland, Canada

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