Educator's Guide: Social Studies: Searching for Answers: Gunboat Hunt

1. How large was the container of powder used in the torpedo?

• 10 gallons
• 5 gallons
• 1 gallon

2. How many cannons are on board the CAIRO?

• 9
• 15
• 30
  

3. The city class ironclads looked alike, what was their distinguishing feature?

• Numbers on the sides
• Color bands on the chimneys
• Different flags

4. How many engines and boilers did the CAIRO have?

• 1 engine, 5 boilers
• 2 engines, 6 boilers
• 2 engines, 5 boilers

5. How much and what kind of fuel did the CAIRO use per hour?

• 1 cord of wood
• 1,980 pounds of coal
• 100 gallons of diesel fuel

6. Where did the enlisted men sleep?

• on cots
• on the deck
• on hammocks

7. How was the capstan powered?

• by water
• by steam
• by diesel fuel

8. How were commands passed between the pilot house and the engine room?

• Morse Code
• Messenger
• Speaking tube or signal bell

9. How thick was the plate armor?

• 2 1/2 inches
• 5 inches
• 1 3/4 inches

10. How many tons did the armor plating weigh?

• 122
• 338
• 551

11. How many rudders did the CAIRO have?

• 1
• 2
• 3

12. Where was the Captain's quarters located?

• On the gundeck
• With the surgeon
• Behind the paddlewheel

13. CAIRO had a moden day convenience. She had a shower and bathroom (head) on the upper deck. How was the shower supplied with water?

• With a hand pump
• By the paddle wheel
• Rain water collected in buckets