Andy Payne's Historic Footrace Trivia

The video narrates the story of Andy Payne, a Cherokee teenager from Oklahoma, who participated in a transcontinental footrace from Los Angeles to New York City in 1928. Despite numerous challenges, including harsh weather and poor race conditions, Andy emerged victorious, winning $25,000. His victory helped his family and led to his marriage. Andy's legacy is celebrated annually with a marathon in Oklahoma City.

What was the main reason Andy Payne decided to participate in the footrace across America?

• To travel across the country

• To help his parents pay for their farm

• To win a bet with his friends

• To become famous

How many runners started the footrace across America?

• 150

• 199

• 250

• 300

What was one of the major challenges faced by the runners during the race?

• Wild animal attacks

• Heavy rain

• Lack of water

• Intense heat of the Mojave Desert

Which state did Andy Payne enter while leading the race?

• California

• Texas

• Oklahoma

• New York

What was the nickname given to the footrace by the newspapers?

• The Great American Run

• The Marathon of Madness

• The Bunion Derby

• The Route 66 Challenge

How long did it take Andy Payne to complete the race?

• 500 hours

• 573 hours

• 600 hours

• 650 hours

What did Andy Payne do with the prize money he won?

• Traveled to Europe

• Paid off his family's farm debt

• Invested in a business

• Bought a new car

Who was Andy Payne's closest rival during the race?

• John Solo

• Philip Granville

• Peter Gavazzi

• Arthur Newton

What was the fate of the race organizer, CC Pyle, by the end of the race?

• He became wealthy

• He was broke

• He started another race

• He retired

What annual event commemorates Andy Payne's achievement?

• The Andy Payne Memorial Run

• The Route 66 Marathon

• The Oklahoma City Marathon

• The Andy Payne Bunyan Run Marathon