THE HIGHLY STRUNG RECORD BREAKER

THE HIGHLY STRUNG RECORD BREAKER

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video covers a daring tightrope walk by Henrys, a famous tightrope walker, who attempts to break the world record for the longest walk on an overhead wire. The event takes place over the Gare Jean Dam in France, with the cable spanning a gorge. After spending over two hours on the wire, Henrys successfully sets a new world record, walking over 1,730 yards, just short of a mile.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the famous tightrope walker attempting to break a world record?

Henri

Hendry

Henry

Henrys

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the height of the cable above the dam in France?

800 feet

500 feet

600 feet

700 feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Gare Jean Dam located?

Near Paris

Near Saint Etienne

Near Lyon

Near Marseille

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Henrys spend poised over the water during his walk?

Three hours

Four hours

One hour

Two hours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the length of the new world record set by Henrys?

1,500 yards

1,600 yards

1,730 yards

1,800 yards