PARDUBICE STEEPLECHASE

PARDUBICE STEEPLECHASE

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The 82nd International Great Steeplechase at Padubice, Czechoslovakia, was attended by President Ludvík Svoboda. The race began with only one casualty at the first obstacle. At Taxis Ditch, many leading horses, including the favorite Vesna II, fell. The race concluded with Thora, ridden by Václav Tlúka, winning for the third time. The video also briefly mentions Windsor Castle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the 82nd International Great Steeplechase held?

Berlin, Germany

Padubice, Czechoslovakia

London, England

Paris, France

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was present at the start of the steeplechase?

The Queen

The Mayor

The President, Ludvík Svoboda

The Prime Minister

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened at Taxis Ditch during the race?

The race was paused

Most leading horses fell, including Vesna II

The favorite horse won

All horses cleared it easily

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two horses were competing closely towards the finish?

Mohr and Windsor

Vesna II and Mohr

Thora and Vesna II

Thora and Mohr

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who rode the winning horse, Thora?

Václav Tlúka

Ludvík Svoboda

Mohr

Windsor Castle