Interview with Don Wales on Bluebird run

Interview with Don Wales on Bluebird run

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Physics, History, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses Malcolm Campbell's historic achievement of breaking 150 mph in the Sunbeam car at Pendine Sands, setting a world record. The car has been extensively rebuilt by the Beaulieu National Motor Museum, and the speaker, who has a personal connection as Campbell's godson, is given the opportunity to drive it. The speaker reflects on the bravery of Campbell, the experience of driving the car, and the legacy left behind, while also expressing nervousness and excitement about the event.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Malcolm Campbell's significant achievement with the Sunbeam car?

First to drive 200 miles per hour

First to drive 150 miles per hour on Pendine Sands

First to drive 100 miles per hour

First to drive 180 miles per hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for the extensive rebuilding of the Sunbeam car?

National Car Restoration Center

Pendine Sands Museum

Sunbeam Car Club

Beaulieu National Motor Museum

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many man hours were spent on rebuilding the engine of the Sunbeam car?

One thousand

Two and a half thousand

Five hundred

Three thousand

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's personal connection to the Sunbeam car event?

Their father drove the car

Their godfather was involved in the original record-setting

They are a car enthusiast

They work at the National Motor Museum

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion does the narrator express about driving the Sunbeam car today?

Indifference

Nervousness

Fearlessness

Excitement