Both 'Varsity crews win in Paris.

Both 'Varsity crews win in Paris.

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KG - University

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The video covers a boat race on the Seine, featuring Cambridge and Oxford crews competing against Parisian teams. Cambridge wins their race effortlessly by six lengths, while Oxford secures a closer victory by three lengths. The event highlights sportsmanship and camaraderie, contributing to entente and charity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of the course for the boat race on the Seine?

One mile

Seven furlongs

Two miles

One mile seven furlongs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who captures the race on camera, making the rowers appear faster?

A German cameraman

A British cameraman

A Paris cameraman

An American cameraman

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Sir George Clarke in the context of the boat race?

The coach of the Oxford Eight

A member of the Paris Seine crew

The retiring British ambassador

A rower in the race

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which crew gives the dark blues something to cheer about?

Paris Seine crew

Cambridge crew

Paris Marne crew

Oxford Eight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Oxford Eight secure their victory against the Paris Marne crew?

By maintaining a steady pace throughout

With a final spurt in the last quarter mile

By overtaking in the middle of the race

By leading from the start