Andy Payne's Historic Foot Race

Andy Payne's Historic Foot Race

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, History, Physical Ed

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tells the story of Andy Payne, a Cherokee teenager from Oklahoma who loved running. In 1928, he participated in a transcontinental foot race from Los Angeles to New York City, covering over 3,400 miles. Despite challenges like harsh weather and poor race conditions, Andy persevered and won the race, earning $25,000. His victory helped his family pay off their farm debts and led to his marriage. Andy's legacy is celebrated annually with a marathon in his honor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Andy Payne's unique talent that he discovered during his early years?

Solving puzzles

Painting landscapes

Running long distances

Playing the piano

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated Andy Payne to enter the transcontinental foot race?

To meet famous athletes

To travel across the country

To help his family financially

To win a scholarship

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major challenges faced by the runners during the race?

Lack of water

Intense heat of the Mojave Desert

Wild animal attacks

Heavy snowfall

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Andy Payne manage to maintain his lead during the race?

By using a bicycle

By keeping a steady pace despite challenges

By receiving special training

By taking shortcuts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Andy Payne's closest rival during the race?

Peter Gavoozi

Philip Granville

John Salo

Arthur Newton

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname did the newspapers give to the foot race?

The Marathon of Madness

The Route 66 Challenge

The Bunion Derby

The Great American Run

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the race for Andy Payne?

He finished in second place

He won the race and the prize money

He was disqualified

He dropped out due to injury

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