CHANNEL SWIM

CHANNEL SWIM

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video covers the international cross-channel race at Cap Gris Nez, sponsored by Billy Butlin. It highlights the challenging conditions and the fact that only six competitors completed the race. Greta Anderson from the USA set a new women's record, finishing significantly ahead of others. The video concludes with a brief mention of Richard Hearn.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the starting point of the international cross-channel race?

Dover

Cap Gris Nez

Calais

Boulogne

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many swimmers completed the cross-channel journey this year?

Seven

Five

Six

Eight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the new women's record time set by Greta Anderson?

12 hours, 15 minutes

11 hours, 1 minute

11 hours, 30 minutes

10 hours, 50 minutes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much time did Greta Anderson finish ahead of the next competitor?

Two hours

One hour

Four hours

Three and a half hours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was mentioned at the end of the transcript?

Richard Hearn

Geoffrey Sumner

Billy Butlin

Greta Anderson