Helen Wills Moody wins women's tennis singles crown in 1931 and plays a match against Helen Hull Jacobs

Helen Wills Moody wins women's tennis singles crown in 1931 and plays a match against Helen Hull Jacobs

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The transcript discusses a tennis match where cameras disappeared after a serve. It highlights the rivalry between Helen Wills Moody and Helen Hull Jacobs, both Californian tennis players. Moody had a dominant record over Jacobs and other players worldwide during that era.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate effect of the player's serve?

The audience cheered loudly.

The cameras lost focus.

The match was paused.

The opponent won the point.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the player's notable rival mentioned in the transcript?

Billie Jean King

Helen Hull Jacobs

Martina Navratilova

Serena Williams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the player generally perform against Helen Hull Jacobs?

They never played against each other.

She had a clear advantage.

They had an equal record.

She often lost to her.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the player's record against other women tennis players at the time?

She had a dominant record.

She had a similar record to others.

She was unbeaten.

She had a losing record.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of the player's career is highlighted in the final section?

Her favorite tennis equipment.

Her retirement plans.

Her dominance in women's tennis.

Her coaching techniques.