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Acts of Heroism and Unexpected Rescues Quiz

#1

What is the most common motivation for acts of heroism?

Innate desire to help others
Explanation

Altruism

#2

Which of the following is a characteristic often associated with heroes?

Altruism
Explanation

Altruism

#3

What is the name of the famous ship that rescued survivors of the Titanic disaster in 1912?

RMS Carpathia
Explanation

RMS Carpathia

#4

Which of the following animals is often used to symbolize heroism?

Eagle
Explanation

Eagle

#5

Who is credited with saving more than 75 people from the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995?

Frank W. Towers
Explanation

Frank W. Towers

#6

Which of the following is a famous quote about heroism by Joseph Campbell?

'A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.'
Explanation

A hero sacrifices for a greater cause

#7

Which Greek mythological figure is often considered a hero for his journey to the underworld to rescue his wife?

Orpheus
Explanation

Orpheus

#8

In 2010, who famously rescued 33 miners trapped underground for 69 days in Chile?

Mario Sepúlveda
Explanation

Mario Sepúlveda

#9

Which of the following is an example of an unexpected heroism scenario?

A passerby jumping into a river to save a drowning child
Explanation

Spontaneous, courageous action

#10

Who is credited with the invention of the Heimlich maneuver, a technique used to save people from choking?

Henry Heimlich
Explanation

Henry Heimlich

#11

In 2018, a group of boys were rescued from a cave in which country?

Thailand
Explanation

Thailand

#12

Who is known for his heroic efforts during the American Revolutionary War and is famous for the quote 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country'?

Nathan Hale
Explanation

Nathan Hale

#13

Which famous physicist helped save thousands of Jews from Nazi persecution during World War II by issuing visas and securing jobs for them?

Albert Einstein
Explanation

Albert Einstein

#14

During the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, who famously ran towards the blast to help victims despite the danger?

Carlos Arredondo
Explanation

Carlos Arredondo

#15

Who was famously known as the 'Birdman of Alcatraz' for his efforts in bird rehabilitation while in prison?

Robert Stroud
Explanation

Robert Stroud

#16

In which city did the 'Miracle on the Hudson' occur, where Captain Chesley Sullenberger successfully landed a plane on the Hudson River saving all passengers?

New York City
Explanation

New York City

#17

Which historical figure is known for her work as a nurse during the Crimean War and is considered the founder of modern nursing?

Florence Nightingale
Explanation

Florence Nightingale

#18

Who is credited with saving over 700 lives during the Rwandan Genocide by sheltering them in his hotel?

Paul Rusesabagina
Explanation

Paul Rusesabagina

#19

In 2015, a gunman attacked a train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris, and three Americans and a British passenger helped thwart the attack. What were their names?

Alex Skarlatos, Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler, Chris Norman
Explanation

Alex Skarlatos, Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler, Chris Norman

#20

In 2009, who famously landed a plane in the Hudson River saving all passengers and crew after both engines failed due to bird strikes?

Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger
Explanation

Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger

#21

During the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a 10-year-old British boy saved his family and other hotel guests by warning them of the approaching tsunami after learning about it in geography class. What is his name?

Tilly Smith
Explanation

Tilly Smith

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