Silver Skates competition at Madison Square Garden in New York

Silver Skates competition at Madison Square Garden in New York

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Arts, Performing Arts

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the 29th Silver Skates event at Madison Square Garden, featuring various races. The boys' Cub finalists compete in a 220-yard sprint, with Dick Rittmuller setting a new record. Arthur Godfrey entertains the crowd with a performance. The men's senior final is a close two-mile race won by Bill Cooney. In the race of champions, Edgar Dame edges out Mario Trofelli for the title.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the boys' Cub final at Madison Square Garden?

Billy Hudson

Dick Rittmuller

Arthur Godfrey

Fritz Dietl

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Arthur Godfrey's role at the Silver Skates event?

He was a contestant in the race.

He set a new record.

He performed the Sailor's Hornpipe.

He was a judge.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which contestant won the men's senior final?

Ronnie Lynn

Mario Trofelli

Bill Cooney

Bill Lynn

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was attempting to repeat a victory in the race of champions?

Bob John

Edgar Dame

Mario Trofelli

Bill Cooney

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the race of champions?

Bill Cooney

Mario Trofelli

Bob John

Edgar Dame