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""WATER RECORD""

""WATER RECORD""

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Charles Phipps, a nightclub owner, attempts to break the world water ski endurance record on the River Seven. Despite early setbacks with boat issues and a challenging river, he aims to ski 500 miles. His team supports him with conversation to ease the strain. However, after 12 hours and 337 miles, he hits driftwood and stops short of his goal. Despite this, he sets new British and European records.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Charles Phipps' main objective on the River Seven?

To explore the river's wildlife

To break the world water ski endurance record

To organize a boat race

To enjoy a leisurely ski

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major issue did the towboat encounter during the attempt?

Got lost on the river

Propeller was shattered by driftwood

Was attacked by wildlife

Ran out of fuel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current water ski endurance record that Phipps aims to surpass?

300 miles

400 miles

447 miles

500 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What physical challenge did Phipps face during his attempt?

A broken ski

A 60 mile an hour somersault

A collision with another skier

Severe sunburn

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite not reaching his goal, what records did Phipps achieve?

Longest time spent skiing

World record for 500 miles

Fastest time on the River Seven

British records for 100 and 200 miles

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