Royal Garden Party for Vimy Pilgrims.

Royal Garden Party for Vimy Pilgrims.

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The transcript describes a royal event where a 1,600-tonne vessel is prepared for the King's holiday. A garden party at Buckingham Palace is hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, welcoming Canadian pilgrims from Vimy. The Duke meets veterans from Australia and Canada, while the King mingles informally with guests. Despite the rain ending the party, the event leaves lasting memories for attendees from various Canadian cities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the vessel that will carry the King on his holiday?

2,000 tonnes

1,600 tonnes

1,800 tonnes

1,200 tonnes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who hosted the garden party at Buckingham Palace?

The Prince and Princess of Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester

The King and Queen

The Earl and Countess of Wessex

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of veterans did the Duke meet at the garden party?

Veterans from France

Veterans from the United Kingdom

Veterans from the Sister Dominion

Veterans from the United States

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual activity were the guests engaged in at the garden party?

Dancing in the ballroom

Picnicking on the grass

Playing croquet

Sailing on the lake

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the King do when it started to drizzle at the party?

He refused the shelter of an umbrella

He left the party immediately

He moved the party indoors

He took shelter under an umbrella