British Soldiers On Secret Mission In NYC

British Soldiers On Secret Mission In NYC

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During WWII, non-American troops, including English and Scottish soldiers, temporarily based at an undisclosed eastern US port. Their mission details are censored, but they are known to be veteran soldiers. The troops visited a city with skyscrapers, which was a special treat for them. Although the city's name is censored, images with skyscrapers are allowed. Adkins, one of the visitors, found the skyscrapers impressive.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which nationalities of troops were temporarily based at an eastern port in the U.S. during World War II?

Irish and Welsh

Canadian and Australian

French and German

English and Scottish

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What information about the troops' mission is kept secret?

Their commanding officer

Their purpose and destination

Their arrival date

Their training routines

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the veteran soldiers described in terms of their demeanor?

Nervous and inexperienced

Indifferent and aloof

War-toughened but good-spirited

Aggressive and unfriendly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is not allowed to be disclosed about the British detachment's visit to the city?

The number of soldiers

The weather conditions

The name of the city

The duration of their stay

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Adkins find impressive about the city?

The local cuisine

The public transportation

The world's tallest buildings

The cultural festivals