Interview: Lee Breedlove on land speed record

Interview: Lee Breedlove on land speed record

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The speaker shares her journey into racing, starting after her marriage to Craig, who introduced her to driving a jet car. Despite an initial setback, she eventually set a land speed record at Bonneville with the Sonic One. Her interest in racing was influenced by her husband and early exposure to the sport. She expresses eagerness to set new records if her current one is broken.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator first get involved in driving jet cars?

Her husband, Craig, introduced her to it.

A friend recommended it to her.

She was inspired by a movie.

She read about it in a magazine.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's achievement with the Sonic One?

She designed the car.

She became a test driver for a company.

She won a race in Europe.

She set a land speed record.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average speed of the narrator's record-setting run?

308.56 mph

332 mph

288 mph

300 mph

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What influenced the narrator's interest in racing?

Her childhood friends

Her husband's career as a race driver

A famous racing event

A documentary she watched

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's stance on attempting another record?

She plans to retire from racing.

She is open to trying again if her record is broken.

She will only race if sponsored.

She is not interested in racing anymore.