Norge Ski jump competition; Charland, Wegeman, Tokle jump

Norge Ski jump competition; Charland, Wegeman, Tokle jump

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Geography, Physical Ed, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers a ski competition at Norwich Hill near Chicago, featuring competitors from the American squad and 30 other nations heading to the World Championships in Sweden. Canadian champion Jacques Charland jumps on a hill with pulverized ice due to no snowfall. Keith Weggeman, an Army PFC from Colorado, finishes third in the meet. Art Tockel, a Chicago carpenter and U.S. champion, wins the Norwich Ski Club Tournament with a 191-foot jump, securing his place in the team going to Sweden.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the hill where Jacques Charland is jumping?

It is covered with pulverized ice.

It is covered with natural snow.

It is covered with sand.

It is covered with artificial snow.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many nations will the American squad compete against in the World Championships?

20

35

25

30

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Keith Weggeman from?

Canada

Sweden

Norwich Hill, Chicago

Camp Hale, Colorado

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Art Tockel's profession?

Carpenter

Army PFC

Engineer

Ski Instructor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the longest jump made by Art Tockel?

200 feet

191 feet

175 feet

150 feet