FOOD FOR ATHENS -

The newsreel, reported by Lionel Gamelin, highlights the British relief efforts in Greece during a time of hardship and semi-starvation. As areas of Athens were liberated, British battalions provided food and soup to the suffering population. A Scottish battalion even entertained food queues with music, though food was prioritized over cultural exchanges. The segment concludes with a brief mention of the Western Front.

What was one of the main objectives of the British in Greece according to the newsreel?

• To feed the Greek people

• To establish a new government

• To promote tourism

• To build new infrastructure

How did the British battalions respond to the acute hardship faced by the Greek people?

• By organizing educational programs

• By providing medical aid

• By distributing food

• By offering shelter

What unique method did a Scottish battalion use to entertain the food queues?

• They held a sports event

• They played music

• They organized a dance

• They performed a play

Why was the introduction of bagpipe music considered inappropriate at the time?

• The instruments were damaged

• The music was too loud

• The people were too hungry to enjoy it

• The people were not familiar with the music

What does the phrase 'beans took precedence over bagpipes' imply?

• Beans were a luxury item

• Food was prioritized over entertainment

• Bagpipes were banned

• Music was more important than food