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Hindenburg for Language Arts

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Test your knowledge on the Hindenburg, from the article ¨The Flaming Sky,¨ by Lauren Tarshis, in the Scholastic Scope magazine.

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1
What could we do to improve zeppelins?
Uses non-dangerous and non-flammable gas.
Not even use them entirely.
Overall, make them bigger.
Make them smaller.
2
How does the explosion of the Hindenburg relate to the type of gas that was used?
Since it was used in WWII, Hitler planted a bomb on it.
They used hydrogen, which is extremely flammable.
They used helium, which is dangerous.
They used a mixture of gases, which set off a reaction.
3
If you were Werner Franz, why might you consider yourself to be the luckiest kid on Earth?
There were educational opportunities offered.
You made tons of money, and could support your family.
There were few kids let on board.
You got free food from the zeppelin
4
Based on how long and tall the Hindenburg was, why do you think it was built big?
They were used as floating hospitals, with lots of rooms.
Tons of people could afford to go on it.
Hydrogen filled up most of the ship, with a few rooms.
Livestock, resources, and supplies were flown in and out.
5
Would it have been better if the hydrogen-filled zeppelin would have been helium-filled?
Yes, because helium lifts zeppelins, where hydrogen doesn't.
No, because hydrogen lifts zeppelins, where helium does not.
No, because helium is flammable, where hydrogen is not.
Yes, because hydrogen is flammable, where helium is not.
6
How do you think the Hindenburg accident occurred?
Someone was trying to attack the ship and lit it on fire.
A lighter was lit to see in the dark and set off the helium.
A spark occurred next to the hydrogen, and lit it up.
Someone was smoking next to the hydrogen.