THE PREMIER AT OXFORD

THE PREMIER AT OXFORD

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video covers Geoffrey Sumner's report on Harold Macmillan's visit to the Oxford Union. Macmillan, who missed the chance to be President due to World War One, was honored by the Union and participated in a debate. A bust of Macmillan was unveiled, marking the first time such a tribute was given to a living Union member.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is reporting in the Movietone segment?

Lord Monckton

Harold Macmillan

Gladstone

Geoffrey Sumner

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinction did World War One prevent Harold Macmillan from achieving?

Receiving a Nobel Prize

Becoming President of the Oxford Union

Becoming Prime Minister

Leading a military battalion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a famous debater who watched the debate?

Curzon

Churchill

Birkenhead

Gladstone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who unveiled the bust of Harold Macmillan?

Simon

Birkenhead

Geoffrey Sumner

Lord Monckton

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the tribute paid to Harold Macmillan?

It was the first time a Prime Minister was honored

It was the first time a debate was held in his honor

It was the first time a living member received such a tribute

It was the first time a bust was unveiled at the Union