Brooklands: ® Description by Alan Howland.

Brooklands: ® Description by Alan Howland.

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The video covers a post-interview scene with the Emperor and Mr. Engert, followed by the 500 miles race at Brooklands. John Cobb, driving a Napier Railton, participates in the race alongside other notable drivers like Freddie Dixon and Earl Howe. Despite challenges, Cobb achieves a record speed and wins the race, expressing satisfaction after years of effort. The video concludes with encouraging remarks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the atmosphere like after the interview between the Emperor and Mr. Engert?

Confused and chaotic

Indifferent and uninterested

Cordial and without ill feeling

Tense and confrontational

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which car did John Cobb drive in the 500 miles race at Brooklands?

Raleigh

Bugatti

Barnardo Hassan

Napier Railton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was last year's winner driving a Raleigh in the race?

Fairfield

Oliver Bertram

Freddie Dixon

Earl Howe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the record speed achieved by John Cobb during the race?

130.50 miles per hour

121.28 miles per hour

115.67 miles per hour

110.45 miles per hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long had John Cobb and his fellow driver been trying to win the race?

Three years

Five years

Seven years

Ten years