Mioland Wins American Derby

Mioland Wins American Derby

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9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers the 1940 American Derby, highlighting the excitement of Derby Day with 35,000 spectators. It describes the race conditions, the competition among three-year-olds, and the thrilling photo finish where Neillands emerges victorious despite the rain-soaked track.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weather like on Derby Day?

Stormy and windy

Snowy and cold

Pleasant enough skies

Extremely hot

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many spectators were present on Derby Day?

10,000

20,000

50,000

35,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of the track at the start of the race?

Dry and smooth

Sandy and rough

Frozen and slippery

Well flopped over and wet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the prize amount for the winner of the race?

$10,000

$60,000

$25,000

$45,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Neillands finish the race?

Disqualified

In second place

In a photo finish

In a clear lead