RECORD POWERBOAT WIN

RECORD POWERBOAT WIN

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers an offshore powerboat race from Cows to Torquay, highlighting the performance of various boats, including the Gardner Brothers' Sir Fury and the British-owned Trident. A fire incident involving Thunder Flash the Third is detailed, with the crew escaping safely. The race concludes with Italy's Delta Synthesis in second place and Sir Fury winning, marking the Gardner Brothers' second victory. The race was the fastest on record, averaging 53 miles per hour.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total distance covered in the offshore powerboat race from Cows to Torquay?

150 sea miles

180 sea miles

200 sea miles

172 sea miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which boat is powered by 1100 horsepower?

Delta Synthesis

Thunder Flash the Third

Sir Fury

Common Town of the Second

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Thunder Flash the Third during the race?

It caught fire

It finished in second place

It won the race

It was disqualified

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which boat finished in second place in the race?

Common Town of the Second

Sir Fury

Delta Synthesis

Thunder Flash the Third

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average speed of the race this year?

53 miles per hour

50 miles per hour

60 miles per hour

55 miles per hour