QUEEN MAUD'S LAST VOYAGE HOME

The transcript describes a fictional narrative about the mournful voyage of the British battleship Royal Oak, carrying the coffin of Queen Maud of Norway from Portsmouth to Oslo. The story details the funeral procession to Akershus Castle Chapel, led by King Haakon and the Crown Prince, amidst a nation in mourning. It also mentions the public mourning and placarding in Britain.

What is the nature of the narrative described in the introduction?

• A biography

• A historical account

• A work of fiction

• A documentary

What significant event is taking place on the Royal Oak's voyage?

• A naval exercise

• The transportation of Queen Maud's coffin

• A diplomatic mission

• A royal wedding

Where is Queen Maud's coffin being transported to?

• Stockholm

• London

• Oslo

• Copenhagen

Who leads the mourning procession in Oslo?

• The Prime Minister

• The Archbishop

• King Haakon and the Crown Prince

• Queen Elizabeth

What is the public reaction in Britain to Queen Maud's passing?

• Celebrations

• Protests

• Indifference

• Public mourning and placards