VATICAN PRISONER' TALKS TO MOVIETONE -

VATICAN PRISONER' TALKS TO MOVIETONE -

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The video recounts the experiences of Petty Officer Albert Penny, who was a prisoner of war in Italy for over two years before escaping to the Vatican City. There, he was treated as a guest and had an audience with the Pope, who blessed him and gave him a signed photograph. After his repatriation to England, he was reunited with his family. The video concludes with the family examining the gifts from the Pope and a newsreel of the Wellington bomber.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Petty Officer Albert Penny repatriated from?

Vatican City

British Minister's residence

Mansion House

St. Peter's

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who welcomed Albert Penny home upon his return to England?

His wife and her family

His friends

The British Minister

His fellow officers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long was Albert Penny a prisoner of war in Italy?

One year

Over two years

Six months

Three years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Albert Penny receive from the Pope during his audience?

A letter

A medal

A rosary

A signed photograph

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the family examining after Albert Penny's return?

A newsreel of the Wellington bomber

The rosary and signed photo from the Pope

A letter from the Pope

A map of Italy