BURMA CLUB OPENED

BURMA CLUB OPENED

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video covers the opening of the Burma Club in London by Field Marshal Sir William Slim, who is soon to become the Governor General of Australia. A presentation is made to him by General Hawthorne. The event concludes with a performance by Vera Lynn, who sings a popular wartime song, 'We'll Meet Again'.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who opened the Burma Club in London?

Frank Owen

Miss Vera Lynn

Field Marshal Sir William Slim

General Hawthorne

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What position is Field Marshal Sir William Slim about to take?

President of the Burma Star Association

Governor General of Australia

Prime Minister of Australia

Chairman of the Burma Club

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Field Marshal Sir William Slim plan to do with the gift he received?

Keep it as a personal memento

Use it on the Governor General's car in Australia

Donate it to a museum

Display it in the Burma Club

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who performed a popular wartime song at the event?

Miss Vera Lynn

Frank Owen

General Hawthorne

Field Marshal Sir William Slim

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the theme of the song performed by Miss Vera Lynn?

A call to arms

A celebration of victory

A farewell and hope to meet again

A tribute to fallen soldiers