Hook, Line, Sinker

Hook, Line, Sinker

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video discusses a potion claimed to grant immortality, given by a shaman from the Amazon. Max is skeptical, explaining the idiom 'hook, line and sinker', which means to believe something false completely. The phrase originates from fishing, where fish swallow everything, including the hook and line. The video concludes that the potion is a scam targeting gullible people.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Max believe about the potion?

It can make someone invisible.

It allows time travel.

It grants eternal life.

It cures all diseases.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the phrase 'hook, line, and sinker'?

A fishing metaphor.

A famous novel.

A scientific theory.

An ancient legend.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'hook, line, and sinker' imply?

Ignoring a warning.

Understanding a complex idea.

Completely falling for a falsehood.

Partially believing a story.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate conclusion about the potion?

It is a gift from the shaman.

It is a scam to deceive people.

It is a scientific breakthrough.

It is a genuine magical item.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does Max consider after learning the truth?

Warning the deceived person.

Buying the potion.

Trying the potion himself.

Ignoring the situation.

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