BRITISH LIONS ARRIVE HOME

BRITISH LIONS ARRIVE HOME

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The British Lions rugby team returns to Heathrow after a historic tour in South Africa, remaining undefeated in 22 games. Captain Willie John McBride and the team face a smaller crowd of fans due to security concerns. The nation congratulates them on their achievement. A brief mention is made of a wind tunnel at the Royal Aircraft Establishment in Farnborough.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many games did the British Lions rugby team win during their tour in South Africa?

23

20

21

22

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the captain of the British Lions rugby team during their successful tour?

Gareth Edwards

JPR Williams

Barry John

Willie John McBride

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the approximate size of the crowd that greeted the British Lions at Heathrow?

400

300

200

100

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the crowd at Heathrow smaller than expected?

Bad weather

Security concerns

Team's late arrival

Lack of interest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Royal Aircraft Establishment located?

London

South Africa

Farnborough

Heathrow