AMERICA CAPTURES SPEEDBOAT RECORD

AMERICA CAPTURES SPEEDBOAT RECORD

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The video discusses the attempt by Stanley Sayers to break the world speed record with the boat Slow Motion 4 in Seattle. The historical context is provided with Sir Malcolm Campbell's 1939 record. Sayers' two-way run results in an average speed of over 160 mph, subject to confirmation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the vehicle piloted by Stanley Sayers for the speed record attempt?

Speedster

Thunderbolt

Bluebird II

Slow Motion 4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which city is Stanley Sayers attempting the world speed record?

Chicago

New York

Los Angeles

Seattle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who set the previous speed record in 1939?

Stanley Sayers

Sir Malcolm Campbell

Henry Segrave

Donald Campbell

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed achieved by Sir Malcolm Campbell in 1939?

160 miles per hour

142 miles per hour

150 miles per hour

130 miles per hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average speed achieved by Stanley Sayers in his record attempt?

157 miles per hour

164 miles per hour

160 miles per hour

170 miles per hour