Jim Peters marathon loss

Jim Peters marathon loss

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript describes a marathon race where Jim Peters of England, after running for two hours and six minutes, returns to the stadium in a state of collapse. Despite his determination, he struggles to reach the finish line, mistakenly heading towards a white line instead of the actual orange finish line. Ultimately, Peters loses the race, and James McGee of Scotland finishes later to win the marathon title.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was happening outside the stadium while another event was taking place?

A football match

A marathon race

A cycling event

A concert

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who returned to the stadium alone after running 26 miles?

An unknown athlete

James McGee

Jim Peters

A team of runners

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times did Jim Peters fall to the ground during his struggle?

8 times

11 times

5 times

15 times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mistake did Jim Peters make near the end of the race?

He dropped his water bottle

He crossed the wrong finish line

He ran in the wrong direction

He stopped running

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was awarded the Marathon title after Jim Peters' collapse?

James McGee

Jim Peters

An athlete from England

A runner from Wales