OLYMPIC FLAME LIT

The transcript describes the journey of the Olympic flame, starting with an 80-year-old skier lighting it in a ceremony near Oslo. The torch is then handed to youth and begins its journey to the United States, despite the 1960 Olympic Games being held in Rome. The Winter Olympics are set to open in Squaw Valley, California. The flame travels to Oslo's airport and is flown to Los Angeles, where it must remain alight for the opening ceremony.

Who is reporting the event in the video?

• Michael Johnson

• Geoffrey Sumner

• John Doe

• Jane Smith

What role did the 80-year-old man play in the ceremony?

• He was a commentator

• He lit the Olympic flame

• He was a spectator

• He organized the event

Why did Norway provide the flame for the journey?

• The sacred flame from Mount Olympus was unavailable

• It was a tradition

• Norway was hosting the Olympics

• The original flame was lost

Where are the Winter Olympics of 1960 being held?

• Los Angeles

• Rome

• Squaw Valley, California

• Oslo

What is the significance of keeping the flame alight during its journey?

• It is a tradition of the host country

• It symbolizes peace

• It is a feature of the opening ceremony

• It represents the athletes' spirit