Sumner Welles In England

Sumner Welles In England

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Mr. Sumner Wells, President Roosevelt's fact finder, arrives in Britain after visiting Rome, Berlin, and Paris. He is met by Mr. Kennedy, the American ambassador, and Sir Alexander Cadogan from the Foreign Office. Known for his listening skills, Mr. Wells keeps his findings secret while visiting various locations, including the Foreign Office, No. 10 Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace. The transcript also notes the severe winter weather affecting Japan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cities did Mr. Sumner Wells visit before arriving in Britain?

Madrid, Lisbon, and Vienna

London, Tokyo, and New York

Moscow, Cairo, and Athens

Rome, Berlin, and Paris

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accompanied Mr. Sumner Wells upon his arrival in Britain?

Mr. Kennedy and Sir Alexander Cadogan

The British Ambassador and the French Ambassador

The Prime Minister and the Queen

The Mayor of London and the US President

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mr. Sumner Wells particularly known for?

Being a famous speaker

Writing influential books

Leading military operations

Being a great listener

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which locations did Mr. Wells visit in Britain?

The Foreign Office, No. 10 Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace

The Royal Opera House, Trafalgar Square, and St. Paul's Cathedral

The British Museum, Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey

The London Eye, Big Ben, and Hyde Park

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual weather event is mentioned at the end of the transcript?

An autumn hurricane in the Caribbean

A spring flood in the United States

A summer heatwave in Europe

A harsh winter affecting Japan