SIR WINSTON IN BRONZE

SIR WINSTON IN BRONZE

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History

KG - University

Hard

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At Guildhall, the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Seymour Howard, unveils a statue of a great statesman. Sir Winston Churchill delivers a speech, acknowledging the House of Commons' rule against erecting monuments to living people but supports an exception for this occasion. He expresses admiration for the artist Oscar Niemann and the statue's likeness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who unveiled the statue of the great statesman at Guildhall?

The Prime Minister

Sir Winston Churchill

Sir Seymour Howard

Mr. Oscar Niemann

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rule does Sir Winston mention regarding monuments?

Monuments should only be erected for historical figures.

Monuments should not be erected for living individuals.

Monuments should be made of bronze.

Monuments should be placed in public squares.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Sir Winston's opinion on exceptions to the rule about monuments?

He believes there should be no exceptions.

He thinks exceptions should be rare.

He agrees that every rule should have an exception.

He feels exceptions should be decided by a committee.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the artist of the statue that Sir Winston admires?

Sir Seymour Howard

Mr. Oscar Niemann

Sir Winston Churchill

The Prime Minister

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Sir Winston say about the likeness of the statue?

It is larger than life.

It is too abstract.

It is a good likeness.

It is not very accurate.