WOODERSON'S RECORD

Sid Wooderson, a young office worker, attempts to break the world record for the three-quarter mile at Manchester. Initially falling behind, he takes the lead in the second lap and finishes with a world record time of 2 minutes, 59.5 seconds. This makes him the first person to run the distance in under three minutes. The video concludes with a mention of the upcoming mile of the century at Princeton.

What was Sid Wooderson's position at the end of the first lap?

• First

• Second

• Last

• Third

How did Wooderson's performance change towards the end of the second lap?

• He stopped running

• He fell behind

• He took the lead

• He maintained his position

What was the reaction of the spectators as Wooderson approached the record?

• They booed

• They realized a record was in sight

• They left the stadium

• They were silent

What was Wooderson's final time for the three-quarter mile?

• 3 minutes, 10 seconds

• 2 minutes, 59.5 seconds

• 2 minutes, 50 seconds

• 3 minutes, 5 seconds

What made Wooderson's achievement significant?

• He was the tallest runner

• He was the youngest competitor

• He was the first to run under three minutes

• He was the only one to finish the race