The Sandys Affair -

The Sandys Affair -

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The video discusses a political storm involving official secrets and Mr. Horberlicher's defense scheme. It highlights a leakage of secret information that reached Mr. Duncan Sands, causing the Secretary of State for War to take action. General Sir Edmund Ironside is tasked with setting up a court-martial, and Mr. Sands is summoned to attend. However, he invokes his privilege as a Member of Parliament to refuse compliance. The video concludes with a mention of the Lambeth Walk.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of the Secretary of State for War regarding Mr. Duncan Sands?

A potential leak of secret information

A financial scandal

A military coup

A diplomatic incident

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was instructed to set up a court-martial?

Mr. Duncan Sands

Mr. Horberlicher

General Sir Edmund Ironside

The Secretary of State for War

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mr. Duncan Sands' military role?

Member of the House of Lords

General of the Eastern Command

Territorial subaltern of the 51st Anti-Aircraft Brigade

Secretary of State for War

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mr. Sands respond to the court-martial summons?

He invoked his privilege as a Member of Parliament

He requested a delay

He complied immediately

He resigned from his position

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What cultural activity is mentioned at the end of the transcript?

The Charleston

The Tango

The Waltz

The Lambeth Walk