CAMPBELL TO TRY AGAIN

CAMPBELL TO TRY AGAIN

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The video discusses Donald Campbell's efforts to reclaim the water speed record at Coniston Water, previously held by his father, Sir Malcolm. The Bluebird speedboat has been modified with a new look and propeller. Preliminary runs have been satisfactory, and Campbell is confident in surpassing the current record held in America.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Donald Campbell planning to attempt to break the water speed record?

Lake Tahoe

Coniston Water

Loch Ness

Lake Victoria

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change has been made to the Bluebird speedboat?

It has a new steering system

It has a new engine

It has a new and expensive propeller

It has a new color

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the preliminary runs of the Bluebird?

They were competitive races

They were for public demonstration

They were warming up exercises

They were for testing new equipment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who currently holds the water speed record?

Donald Campbell

A British holder

Sir Malcolm Campbell

An American holder

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Donald Campbell's outlook on breaking the current record?

He is confident

He is unaware

He is indifferent

He is doubtful