Members of the British Royal Family attend the 1955 Epsom Derby

Members of the British Royal Family attend the 1955 Epsom Derby

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English, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the 176th English Derby at Epsom, attended by 300,000 people, including Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. The favorite horse, Acropolis, competes in a field of 23. In the final stretch, Panaslipper, a 100-to-1 shot, takes the lead, but Phil Drake, a 100-to-8 shot, wins the race.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the 176th running of the English Derby held?

York, England

Ascot, England

Epsom, England

Newmarket, England

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the notable attendees at the English Derby?

The Prime Minister and the Duke of Edinburgh

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh

The Queen and the Prime Minister

The Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse was the favorite at the start of the race?

Panaslipper

Phil Drake

Acropolis

Destiny

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the odds for Panaslipper during the race?

10-to-1

50-to-1

100-to-8

100-to-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse won the English Derby?

Phil Drake

Panaslipper

Acropolis

Destiny