THE BOAT RACE - VICTORY FOR OXFORD

THE BOAT RACE - VICTORY FOR OXFORD

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video covers the 109th University Boat Race on the Thames, where Cambridge initially takes the lead. However, Oxford makes a strong comeback, overtaking Cambridge and maintaining a significant lead. Oxford wins the race by five lengths, marking one of their finest performances since the war.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was initially favored to win the 109th University Boat Race?

Cambridge

Yale

Oxford

Harvard

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key factor in Oxford's comeback during the race?

Oxford's well-steered course

Cambridge's poor performance

Weather conditions

A change in the race rules

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the American stroke for Oxford during the race?

Hammersmith

Leslie

Spencer

Mitchell

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many lengths did Oxford win by in the race?

Five

Four

Six

Three

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Oxford's performance in this race generally regarded?

An average performance

A mediocre performance

Their finest since the war

Their worst since the war