SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT CLASSIC

SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT CLASSIC

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video covers the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, featuring 16 yachts, including Minstrel 2, the largest vessel. The race is a major event for Sydney, with hundreds watching. Notable yachts like Wayfarer and Nerida are highlighted. The race begins with a heavy swell, making it more spectacular. A cameraman captures footage on Wayfarer, which later faces a gale, forcing it out of the race. The video concludes with a mention of American yachts participating.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race for the local people?

It is an event only for professional sailors.

It is a private event with no public interest.

It is a major event with many spectators.

It is a small local event.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which yacht was the largest in the race?

Minstrel 2

Kintail

Wayfarer

Nerida

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What made the start of the race more spectacular than usual?

A sunny day

A heavy swell

A large number of yachts

A calm sea

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the yacht Wayfarer during the race?

It won the race.

It finished in second place.

It encountered a gale and was forced out.

It completed the race without issues.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many American yachts participated in the race?

Seven

Four

Six

Five