BIG BEN HAS A GOOD TIME

BIG BEN HAS A GOOD TIME

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video covers the ongoing repairs of the Westminster clock tower, focusing on the reglazing of clock faces, the unique tone of Big Ben's bell due to a casting flaw, and the repair of bomb damage. It also highlights the overhaul of lights indicating Parliament sessions and the regilding of the pinnacle. The entire project costs £40,000, and the video concludes with a reflection on working at such heights.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the diameter of the clock faces being repaired?

30 feet

18 feet

14 feet

22 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of the minute hands on the clock?

16 feet

14 feet

12 feet

10 feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old is Big Ben, the famous bell?

97 years

100 years

150 years

200 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of Big Ben?

12 tons

10 tons

13.5 tons

15 tons

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated cost of the entire restoration project?

£40,000

£50,000

£30,000

£20,000