Cape flyers triumph.

Cape flyers triumph.

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video highlights a remarkable aviation achievement by Flying Officer Clouston and Mrs. Kirby Green, who completed a round trip to Cape Town in record time. Their journey set new records for both the outward and return flights. The video also showcases a film documenting their arrival in Johannesburg, which itself set a record for the fastest delivery from Africa to the UK. The narrative emphasizes the significance of their accomplishments in aviation history.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes fast flying particularly newsworthy according to the video?

It is expensive.

It is dangerous.

It is a rare occurrence.

It often breaks records.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the individuals celebrated for their flying achievement?

Flying Officer Clouston and Mrs. Kirby Green

Flying Officer Smith and Mrs. Johnson

Captain Rogers and Mrs. Brown

Lieutenant Davis and Mrs. White

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much time did the crew save on their round trip to Cape Town?

Four days

One day

Two days

Three and a half days

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was almost the only cargo carried by the crew?

Food supplies

Medical equipment

Passenger luggage

A movie turned film

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the crew make a stop for refueling during their journey?

Durban

Johannesburg

Cape Town

Pretoria