10 Questions
Why did the Titanic not have enough lifeboats?
The regulations at the time only required 16 lifeboats for the Titanic
What prevented the nearby ship, Californian, from helping the Titanic?
The radio operator on the Californian had just gone, so he didn't hear the Titanic's S.O.S. message
How many people would have been saved if the Titanic had enough lifeboats?
Nobody would have died on April 14th, 1912
Why did the Californian not respond to the Titanic's distress signals?
The radio operator had just gone so he didn't hear the Titanic's S.O.S. message
How close was the Californian to the Titanic when it sank?
The Californian was only 20 kilometers away from the Titanic
What is persuasion?
The act of influencing someone to do something or to change their mind
Which of the following is NOT a quality of a persuader?
Dominance
What is one of the techniques of persuasion mentioned in the text?
Create a need (scarcity, benefit and urgency)
Which of the following is a quality emphasized for persuasive communication?
Tolerance of alternate perspective
What is one aspect of using persuasion in communication style?
Ethos - Creditability
Test your knowledge about the Titanic's tragic sinking with this quiz. Learn about the inadequate lifeboats and outdated regulations that contributed to this historic disaster.
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