CAPTIVE PILOTS HOME

CAPTIVE PILOTS HOME

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the hijacking of a charter plane from Denham, detailing the 12-week ordeal of passengers, including Mr. Chombe, held in Algeria. It highlights the safe return of British pilots David Taylor and Trevor Copleston, and the emotional reunions with their families. The full story remains untold.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial news about the hijacking incident?

A private jet was stolen.

A commercial flight was delayed.

A plane was hijacked in Mexico.

A charter plane was hijacked at Denham.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among the passengers held captive in Algeria?

A former British prime minister

A famous athlete

Mr. Chombe, former Congolese premier

A renowned scientist

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long were the British pilots held captive?

6 weeks

12 weeks

8 weeks

10 weeks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the emotional reunion take place?

Manchester Airport

Gatwick Airport

London Airport

Heathrow Airport

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was still pending after the pilots' return?

The full story of the incident

The pilots' compensation

The passengers' identities

The plane's recovery