Mike Hawthorn wins the 1955 French Grand Prix in Le Mans

Mike Hawthorn wins the 1955 French Grand Prix in Le Mans

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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In 1955, Mike Hawthorn from Great Britain won a significant race. However, the importance of his victory was overshadowed by a tragic event that occurred on the track.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the winner of the 1955 racing event?

Mike Hawthorn

Juan Manuel Fangio

Stirling Moss

Alberto Ascari

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country did the 1955 race winner represent?

Germany

Great Britain

France

Italy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What overshadowed the importance of the 1955 victory?

A new racing record

A tragic event

A controversial decision

A weather disruption

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the tragedy on the race?

It resulted in a new champion

It caused the race to be canceled

It overshadowed the victory

It led to a change in race rules

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the tragedy affect the perception of the race?

It was celebrated widely

It was viewed with sadness

It was largely forgotten

It was seen as a historic win

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