CRUSADER'S TRIAL

CRUSADER'S TRIAL

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The video covers an event at Loch Ness where Prince William and Prince Richard, along with their mother, the Duchess of Gloucester, witness John Cobb preparing to break the water speed record with his jet-propelled motorboat, the Crusader. The boat, capable of reaching speeds up to 200 mph, undergoes successful preliminary trials, achieving 140 mph. The current record, held by Stanley Sayers, stands at 178.4 mph. Cobb, already a land speed record holder, aims to set a new water speed mark.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the notable figures present at the Loch Ness event?

King George and Prince Harry

Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles

Prince William and Prince Richard

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was John Cobb preparing to do at Loch Ness?

Set a new land speed record

Conduct a scientific research

Attempt the world's water speed record

Participate in a sailing competition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated top speed of the Crusader?

150 miles per hour

178.4 miles per hour

200 miles per hour

140 miles per hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who held the world water speed record at the time?

Prince William

Stanley Sayers

John Cobb

Duchess of Gloucester

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What speed did the Crusader achieve during test runs?

178.4 miles per hour

140 miles per hour

160 miles per hour

200 miles per hour