Keith Horseman Wins UK Power Boat Race

Keith Horseman Wins UK Power Boat Race

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Science, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The annual 80-mile motorboat race in the English Channel features 25 starters. The race tests driving skills with challenging sea conditions, requiring drivers to wear life jackets. Tommy Sopwith, driving a novel catamaran, initially wins but is disqualified for missing a buoy. The victory is awarded to Keith Horstman, driving Boffin's Coffin.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of the annual motorboat race held in the English Channel?

120 miles

100 miles

80 miles

50 miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is this year's race considered a true test of driving skill?

Because of the high prize money

Due to the choppy sea conditions

Because of the number of participants

Due to the presence of international racers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the driver of the catamaran with twin engines?

Boffin

Keith Horstman

America's Cup

Tommy Sopwith

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Tommy Sopwith's father's connection to the America's Cup?

He was a spectator

He was a crew member

He was a sponsor

He was a commentator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who ultimately wins the race after Tommy Sopwith's disqualification?

Tommy Sopwith

Keith Horstman

America's Cup

Boffin's Coffin