1965 Grand National horse race

1965 Grand National horse race

Assessment

Interactive Video

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9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video recounts a dramatic horse race where, despite some riders being sent to the hospital, a miracle prevents serious injury. Rondetto's lead ends at fence 26, while American-bred J. Trump, ridden by Tommy Smith, takes the lead. This marks the first American horse-rider victory in the Grand National since 1938, with J. Trump winning by three-quarters of a length and earning a $60,000 purse.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the horses and riders at the beginning of the race?

Both horses and riders were unharmed.

All horses were injured.

No horses were injured, but five riders were sent to the hospital.

Five horses were injured, but no riders were sent to the hospital.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse took the barrier easily and was ridden by Tommy Smith?

Rondetto

Freddie

J. Trump

Seabiscuit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the last time an American-bred horse won before J. Trump's victory?

1945

1938

1950

1920

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did J. Trump perform in the final moments of the race?

He fell behind and lost the race.

He fought off Freddie and won by three-quarters of a length.

He was disqualified.

He finished in the middle of the pack.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about J. Trump's victory in the Grand National?

It was the first time a British rider won on an American horse.

It was the first time a horse won with odds better than 50 to 1.

It was the first time an American rider won on a British horse.

It was the first time an American rider won on an American horse.