Quare Times wins Grand National at Aintree Racecourse as royal family members look on

Quare Times wins Grand National at Aintree Racecourse as royal family members look on

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9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The Royal Grand National at Aintree, England, is attended by Queen Elizabeth and other royals. Despite poor weather, the race proceeds with 30 steeplechases over a challenging course. Safety improvements have been made, but the race remains tough. The Queen Mother's horse, Marva II, competes strongly but faces setbacks. Ultimately, an Irish-bred jumper wins, echoing last year's results.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the Royal Grand National take place?

Aintree, England

Ascot, England

Cheltenham, England

Epsom, England

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many steeplechases are there in the Royal Grand National?

25

35

30

20

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's reaction to the dangerous jumps in the race?

They wanted the race canceled.

They called for easier jumps.

They were indifferent.

They demanded more jumps.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Queen Mother's horse, Marva II, during the race?

It was injured.

It was disqualified.

It won the race.

Its jockey was thrown off.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of horse won the race?

A French-bred jumper

An Irish-bred jumper

An American-bred jumper

A British-bred jumper