Oxford Balloonists Have Great Day

Oxford Balloonists Have Great Day

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The transcript discusses the excitement surrounding the balloon revolution, highlighting Mr. Perceval Spencer's involvement. The speaker expresses more fear of public speaking than ballooning. The balloon ascends over Oxford, aiming for Thames Valley, with hopes of landing in Windsor Great Park.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of interest in the first section?

The revolution of the balloon

The invention of the microphone

The city of Oxford

The history of aviation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is mentioned as being dedicated to teaching about the balloon revolution?

The pilot

The audience

The speaker

Mr. Percival Spencer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker fear more than ballooning?

Flying

Public speaking

Driving

Swimming

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the balloon ascend over?

London

Cambridge

Manchester

Oxford

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the pilot's intended landing location?

Windsor Great Park

Greenwich Park

Hyde Park

Thames Valley