KEEP UP THE PRESSURE

KEEP UP THE PRESSURE

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video discusses the paradox and pathos in societal changes, focusing on the impact of ending resale price maintenance on small traders. It highlights the role of Britain's firemen in emergencies, including a recent flood rescue. The video also covers an endurance record attempt by London firemen using a manual fire pump from the 1870s, which resulted in a new 30-hour record. The video concludes with congratulations to the firemen and a nod to past successes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of small traders with the end of resale price maintenance?

They are concerned about the quality of their products.

They are worried about the availability of products.

They are worried about losing customers to supermarkets.

They fear an increase in taxes.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many calls do Britain's firemen handle annually?

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the target of the London firemen's endurance record attempt?

To pump water for 20 hours

To beat the 25-hour record set by the Hampshire Fire Brigade

To pump water for 15 hours

To set a new record of 40 hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the new endurance record set by the London firemen?

30 hours

28 hours

25 hours

32 hours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is mentioned at the end of the transcript?

The 1972 spring flood

The 1965 summer drought

The 1970 winter storm

The 1968 autumn fire