TRANS-ATLANTIC SINGLE-HANDED

TRANS-ATLANTIC SINGLE-HANDED

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the single-handed race from Plymouth to New York, featuring competitors like Mr. Francis Chichester with his yawl Gypsy Moth III, and others such as Mr. Valentine Howells, Colonel Hasler, and Dr. David Lewis. Each competitor has unique vessels equipped with self-steering gear. The video highlights the challenges faced during the race, including potential hazards like sharks, and concludes with good luck wishes for all participants.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the starting point of the single-handed race mentioned in the video?

New York

Wales

Bordeaux

Plymouth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which yacht did Mr. Francis Chichester enter into the race?

Cardinal Virtue

Gypsy Moth III

Jester

Ira

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the competitor from Wales aiming to be first across the Atlantic?

Mr. Valentine Howells

Dr. David Lewis

Mr. Francis Chichester

Colonel Hasler

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What notable event did Colonel Hasler lead during the war?

The Battle of Plymouth

The Cockleshell Heroes canoe raid

The Cardiff expedition

The defense of New York

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern does Dr. David Lewis's son raise about the race?

Icebergs

Storms

Sharks

Pirates