ENGLAND V FRANCE

ENGLAND V FRANCE

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video covers an athletic event between England and France, highlighting Donald Finlay's record-breaking performance in the 120 yards hurdles at age 42. England won the event, excelling in field events. The mile race saw an unexpected victory by Jean Verdier of France over the favored Nankerville.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about Donald Finlay's performance in the athletic match?

He retired after the match.

He broke his own British national record.

He won his first international competition.

He set a new world record.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Donald Finlay set a new British national record for the 120 yards hurdles?

45

42

36

32

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many points did England score to win the match against France?

90

75

65

82

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was expected to win the mile race before the upset?

Donald Finlay

Wooderson

Nankerville

Jean Verdier

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jean Verdier manage to win the mile race?

He won by a large margin.

He led from the start.

He made a late effort with 30 yards to go.

He overtook Nankerville in the first lap.