Racehorse War Admiral at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland in 1938

Racehorse War Admiral at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland in 1938

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History

9th - 10th Grade

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In 1938, a special horse race was planned in Europe to determine the better horse. However, the race was canceled because Seabiscuit, one of the horses, had a knee injury and was unable to compete.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main topic of debate in Europe in 1938?

The best horse

The most popular singer

The fastest car

The strongest athlete

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was organized to settle the debate about the better horse?

A public vote

A special match race

A horse exhibition

A betting contest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the special match race never held?

The horses were not ready

The weather was bad

Seabiscuit had a knee injury

The organizers canceled it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse was unable to participate due to an injury?

Secretariat

Seabiscuit

Man o' War

War Admiral

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the planned race?

It ended in a tie

It was postponed

It was run successfully

It was never run