CALCUTTA CUP - ENGLAND'S VICTORY

CALCUTTA CUP - ENGLAND'S VICTORY

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The Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham attracted a large audience, including Princess Margaret and the Queen. Scotland was expected to win, but England dominated the first half, scoring a crucial point before halftime. In the second half, Scotland pressed hard, but England maintained their lead. A controversial moment occurred when the crowd thought Roberts scored for England, but the referee ruled in favor of Gray.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the notable attendees at the Calcutta Cup match?

The Prime Minister and the President

Princess Margaret and the Queen

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Mayor of London

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general expectation of the crowd at the start of the match?

A draw between the teams

A win for England

A win for Scotland

A low-scoring game

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did England score their first points in the match?

A free kick

A try by Don White

A drop goal

A penalty kick

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of Hook's conversion?

It was a penalty

It was missed

It added a vital point

It was blocked

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the referee's decision regarding the try by Roberts?

The try was awarded to Scotland

The try was awarded to Roberts

The try was awarded to Gray

The try was disallowed