WAR TIME BOAT RACE -

WAR TIME BOAT RACE -

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The boat race was moved to Henley, drawing large crowds despite the change. Since 1829, Henley hadn't seen the Oxford and Cambridge race. Oxford chose the boxer side but gained little advantage. Cambridge led most of the race, eventually winning by five lengths. The race was challenging due to rough waters, and the outcome was influenced by the historical context of 1940. The event was well-received, and there is speculation about future races being held at Henley.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the boat race relocated to in 1940?

Henley

Mortlake

Oxford

Putney

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team took an early lead in the 1940 race?

Both

Neither

Cambridge

Oxford

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the 1940 race?

The race was canceled

The race was a tie

Oxford won by five lengths

Cambridge won by five lengths

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the crowd size for the 1940 race compare to previous events?

About the same

Larger than ever

No crowd was present

Smaller than usual

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous suggestion is made about Hitler's role in the race?

He was a participant

He indirectly contributed to its success

He helped organize it

He was a spectator