CLEAN : Last minute bets pour in for British royal

CLEAN : Last minute bets pour in for British royal

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Interactive Video

Business, Journalism, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the ongoing betting trends surrounding the birth of a royal baby, highlighting the financial stakes involved and the impact on the UK bookmaking industry. Betting has been suspended on the baby's gender and birth date, but remains open for the baby's name, with popular choices like Alexandra and James leading. The transcript also notes the inclusion of unusual names in the betting pool.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the betting activity discussed in the first section?

The name of the baby

The date of birth of the baby

The weight of the baby

The gender of the baby

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money was estimated to be involved in the betting event across the UK bookmaking industry?

£500,000

£1.5 million

£2 million

£300,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the status of betting on the gender of the baby?

Never started

Closed permanently

Suspended

Still open

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which name was the favorite for the royal baby according to the third section?

Henry

Alexandra

Victoria

James

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which unusual name was mentioned as a bet for the royal baby?

Chardonnay

Elizabeth

William

George