ROYAL BRAEMAR

The Braemar Royal Highland Society gathering was attended by the Royal Family, including Princess Margaret. The event featured traditional piping, dancing, and athletic competitions. George Clarke, a former Dundee policeman, excelled in the heavy events, notably tossing an exceptionally large caber. The transcript concludes with a mention of the Opera House in San Francisco.

Who accompanied the King and Queen at the Braemar Royal Highland Society gathering?

• Prince Edward

• Prince Charles

• Princess Margaret

• Princess Anne

What are the two main cultural features of the Braemar gathering?

• Dancing and storytelling

• Dancing and singing

• Piping and singing

• Piping and dancing

Who was noted for his athletic prowess at the Braemar gathering?

• Robert Brown

• George Clarke

• William Wallace

• John Smith

What was unique about the caber tossed by George Clarke?

• It was made of metal

• It was painted in royal colors

• It was longer than usual

• It was lighter than usual

How much longer was the caber tossed by George Clarke compared to the ordinary contest?

• Three feet

• Two and a half feet

• Two feet

• One foot