Racing yacht flotilla down River Thames

Racing yacht flotilla down River Thames

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Physical Ed

University

Hard

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The video covers an event with many participants along the Thames, highlighting the tragic deaths of two sailors, Sarah Young and Andrew Ashman, during the mission. Sarah Young was swept away by strong winds, while Andrew Ashman was struck by the boom. The crew faced challenges in dealing with these incidents.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the large gathering at the event?

To protest against the race

To welcome the sailors home

To attend a music concert

To celebrate a national holiday

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unfortunate event marred the sailing event?

A boat was stolen

The race was canceled

Two sailors died during the race

A storm hit the race

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Sarah Young lose her life during the race?

She had a medical emergency

She was swept away by a wave

She fell overboard during a storm

She was hit by the boom

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Andrew Ashman's profession?

A teacher

A paramedic

A doctor

A sailor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the crew take Andrew Ashman's body after the incident?

To New York

To Lisbon

To London

To Paris