Garfield Woods wins 6th consecutive Harmsworth Trophy in motor boat racing, 1933

Garfield Woods wins 6th consecutive Harmsworth Trophy in motor boat racing, 1933

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

Mrs. Garwood introduces Mrs. Scott Payne to the boat Miss America 10, highlighting its impressive size and features compared to her husband's boat. They discuss the gearboxes and motors, noting the engineering aspects. The conversation shifts to comparing the boats, with Miss America 10 being likened to a battleship. Finally, they discuss the improvements made to the boat, including reconditioned motors and a strengthened hull, aiming for better reliability and speed.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial impression of Mrs. Garwood about the Miss America 10?

It is not very impressive.

It is similar to her husband's boat.

It is perfectly wonderful and huge.

It is smaller than expected.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the gearboxes on the Miss America 10?

They are connected to three motors.

They connect two motors through one gearbox.

They are not present on the boat.

They are larger than usual.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Mrs. Garwood describe the engines of the Miss America 10?

They are outdated.

They are extraordinarily neat.

They are noisy.

They are difficult to maintain.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What improvements have been made to the Miss America 10?

The interior has been redesigned.

The boat has been painted.

The motors have been reconditioned and the hull strengthened.

New sails have been added.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome after the improvements to the Miss America 10?

It will have the same performance as before.

It will require more maintenance.

It will be slower but more reliable.

It will be more reliable and faster.