Vocabulary
What does the term "mitochondrial DNA" refer to in the context of the article?
A) A type of bone found in ancient remains
B) DNA that is inherited from the father
C) DNA used to identify genetic relationships
D) A method of identifying historical artifacts
C. DNA used to identify genetic relationships
What is the primary focus of the article regarding the unknown child from the Titanic?
A) The sinking of the Titanic
B) The recovery of the unknown child's body
C) The identification of Sidney Leslie Goodwin as the unknown child
D) The impact of the Titanic disaster on families
C) The identification of Sidney Leslie Goodwin as the unknown child
Based on the article, why do you think the identity of the unknown child was a significant concern for researchers?
A) To establish a historical record of all Titanic victims
B) To provide closure for families affected by the tragedy
C) To uncover potential financial compensation for relatives
D) To create a documentary about the Titanic
B) To provide closure for families affected by the tragedy
The passage describes Sidney as being part of a family that was "traveling from England to America." What does "traveling" mean in this context?
A) Staying in one place
B) Moving from one location to another
C) Working at a job
D) Learning a new skill
B) Moving from one location to another
Based on the context, what does the phrase "the shoes were too large for a 13-month-old to wear" suggest about the identification of the unknown child?
A) The child was likely older than 13 months
B) The shoes were a mistake
C) The shoes were irrelevant to the investigation
D) The shoes belonged to a different child
A. The child was likely older than 13 months
Which of the following details supports the claim that the identification of the unknown child was complex?
A) The child was initially believed to be Swedish
B) Many bodies were never recovered
C) The investigation began over a decade ago
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What can be inferred about the relationship between Carol Goodwin and Sidney Leslie Goodwin?
A) They were distant relatives with no connection
B) Carol is a direct descendant of Sidney's family
C) They had never met before the identification was made
D) Carol was unaware of the Titanic until recently
B) Carol is a direct descendant of Sidney's family
In the passage, the word "exhumed" is used in the following context: "The remains were exhumed from their resting place for further study." What does "exhumed" mean in this context?
A) Buried deeper
B) Removed from the ground
C) Preserved for eternity
D) Returned to their family
B) Removed from the ground
What does the term "decomposition" mean in the context of the article?
A) The process by which bodies are preserved
B) The process of a body breaking down after death
C) A method of DNA extraction
D) A type of scientific study
B) The process of a body breaking down after death
What is the central idea of the article?
A) The Titanic disaster resulted in many unidentified victims.
B) Researchers successfully identified the unknown child through DNA analysis.
C) The Pålsson family played a significant role in the investigation.
D) The Titanic remains a source of fascination for historians.
B) Researchers successfully identified the unknown child through DNA analysis
What conclusion can be drawn about the significance of the shoes recovered from the unknown child?
A) They were a common item among Titanic victims.
B) They indicated the unknown child was older than previously thought.
C) They had no relevance to the identification process.
D) They belonged to another child who perished in the disaster.
B) They indicated the unknown child was older than previously thought.
The word "maternal" is used in the sentence: "Her maternal instincts kicked in as she comforted the frightened child." What does "maternal" mean in this context?
A) Related to fathers
B) Showing qualities of a mother
C) Lacking emotion
D) Focused on work
B) Showing qualities of a mother
In the passage, the word "chaos" is used to describe the situation on the Titanic as it sank. What does "chaos" mean in this context?
A) Peace and order
B) Confusion and disorder
C) Calm and quiet
D) Happiness and excitement
B) Confusion and disorder
Which piece of evidence demonstrates the involvement of multiple professionals in the identification process?
A) The DNA was extracted from ancient remains.
B) Alan Ruffman tracked down maternal lines with help.
C) The shoes were saved by Clarence Northover.
D) Carol Goodwin is writing two books on the subject.
B) Alan Ruffman tracked down maternal lines with help
What can be inferred about the emotional impact on the Goodwin family regarding the identification of Sidney Leslie Goodwin?
A) They were indifferent to the news.
B) They felt a sense of closure and connection to their heritage.
C) They were upset that it took so long to identify him.
D) They did not believe the identification was accurate.
B) They felt a sense of closure and connection to their heritage.
What conclusion can be drawn about the public interest in the Titanic disaster, as indicated by the actions of researchers like Ryan Parr?
A) People have lost interest in historical events.
B) The Titanic disaster remains a topic of fascination and importance.
C) Most people are unaware of the unidentified victims.
D) The Titanic disaster is only relevant to historians.
B) The Titanic disaster remains a topic of fascination and importance.
The passage describes Sidney as being part of a family that was "traveling from England to America." What does "traveling" mean in this context?
A) Staying in one place
B) Moving from one location to another
C) Working at a job
D) Learning a new skill
B) Moving from one location to another
Which detail from the article supports the idea that the identification process was thorough and comprehensive?
A) The unknown child's remains were exhumed from the cemetery.
B) Researchers compared DNA from multiple young Titanic victims.
C) The shoes recovered were saved by a police sergeant.
D) Carol Goodwin plans to write two books on the subject.
B) Researchers compared DNA from multiple young Titanic victims.
Based on the article, why might researchers have chosen to use mitochondrial DNA for the identification process?
A) It is easier to extract from ancient remains.
B) It provides a direct link to maternal relatives.
C) It is less complicated than other DNA types.
D) It is more commonly found in historical artifacts.
B) It provides a direct link to maternal relatives.
How is the article organized?
A) Chronologically, detailing events as they occurred
B) Compare and contrast, discussing different identifications
C) Cause and effect, linking the Titanic disaster to the identification process
D) Problem and solution, presenting the mystery and its resolution
A) Chronologically, detailing events as they occurred