DUKE DOES IT AGAIN -

DUKE DOES IT AGAIN -

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video covers the achievement of a new world speed record by the Hawker Hunter jet, piloted by Squadron Leader Neville Duke. The jet set a new record of 709.2 miles per hour, surpassing the previous American record of 652 miles per hour. The video includes an interview with Duke and a comparison of the new and old records.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the test pilot for the Hawker Hunter jet fighter?

Major Tom Harris

Lieutenant Mark Johnson

Captain John Smith

Squadron Leader Neville Duke

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of circuit was used to set the new world speed record?

50-kilometer closed circuit

100-kilometer closed circuit

150-kilometer open circuit

200-kilometer open circuit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the new speed record set by the Hawker Hunter?

700 miles per hour

709.2 miles per hour

680 miles per hour

652 miles per hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country previously held the 100-kilometer closed circuit speed record?

United Kingdom

Germany

France

United States

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the previous speed record before the Hawker Hunter set a new one?

652 miles per hour

700 miles per hour

709.2 miles per hour

680 miles per hour