Casket carrying the remains of King George VI is carried by train and cortege from the village of Sandringham

Casket carrying the remains of King George VI is carried by train and cortege from the village of Sandringham

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The transcript describes a somber event involving the arrival of Mr's father at Sandringham, the presence of Princess Margaret, and the departure of the Squire. The royal coffin, draped with the royal standard, evokes deep sympathy from the nation, especially for the young girl who is now Queen of England. The atmosphere in London is cold and gray, yet people stand along the route, smiling but sad at heart.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was brought from Sandringham at the beginning of the event?

Mr's father

Princess Margaret

The Squire

The Queen Mother

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was draped over the coffin during the event?

A floral arrangement

A velvet cloth

The royal standard

A national flag

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Whose wreath was placed on the coffin?

The Queen Mother's

Mr's father's

Princess Margaret's

The Squire's

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weather like in London during the event?

Sunny and warm

Cold and gray

Rainy and stormy

Windy and clear

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the nation feel about the young girl who became Queen?

Confused

Deeply sympathetic

Indifferent

Joyful