1934 America's Cup contenders 'Rainbow' and 'Endeavour'

The transcript discusses a yacht challenge involving Mrs. Sopwith and the English yacht's 83-year jinx. Mr. Sopwith invested significantly in the challenge. The American defender, Rainbow, was chosen after intense elimination races. Under Commodore Harold S. Battlefield's command, Rainbow's crew is rigorously training. The focus is on defending the America's Cup, with hopes of keeping it in the U.S., though the outcome is uncertain.

What is the main challenge faced by the English yacht?

• Finding a new crew

• Overcoming financial difficulties

• Breaking a long-standing jinx

• Building a new yacht

Who is assisting the afterguard in the challenge?

• Mr. Sopwith

• Mrs. Sopwith

• Commodore Harold S Battlefield

• The Rainbow crew

Which yacht was chosen to defend America in the race?

• Sopwith

• Rainbow

• Challenger

• Yankee

Under whose command is the Rainbow crew practicing?

• Mrs. Sopwith

• Mr. Sopwith

• The Challenger team

• Commodore Harold S Battlefield

What is Commodore's outlook on defending the America's Cup?

• Confident of victory

• Uncertain but hopeful

• Pessimistic about the chances

• Indifferent to the outcome