FARMER WINS KING'S CUP

FARMER WINS KING'S CUP

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the King's Cup Air Race at Coventry, featuring various light aircraft, including the Beagle Husky and Tiger Moth. Twelve pilots competed in the final, with John Stuart Wood winning in his Cessna. The event also showcased high-speed aerobatics by the French Air Force. Wood, a mushroom cultivator, had been trying to win the race for six years, demonstrating persistence and passion for flying.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aircraft was designed for high-speed businessmen?

Tiger Moth

Cessna

Beagle Husky

Chipmunk

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable feature of the meeting besides the race?

Parachute jumping

High-speed aerobatics

Balloon flying

Helicopter stunts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many laps were in the King's Cup final?

Seven

Six

Five

Four

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is John Stuart Wood's usual occupation?

Race car driver

Aircraft engineer

Mushroom cultivator

Pilot instructor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years did John Stuart Wood attempt to win the King's Cup before succeeding?

Six years

Five years

Four years

Three years