For Gen Z, TikTok is the New Search Engine Quiz
Authored by Mariecruz Perez
English
7th Grade
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and media literacy, specifically analyzing an article about Generation Z's use of TikTok as a search engine alternative to traditional platforms like Google. Designed for 7th grade English Language Arts, the questions assess students' ability to identify main arguments, analyze cause-and-effect relationships, evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different information sources, and think critically about digital media trends. Students need strong literal and inferential comprehension skills to extract key details from the text, understand the relationship between technology preferences and user behavior, and evaluate the credibility and reliability of different information sources. The quiz also requires students to synthesize information about algorithms, influencer culture, and the spread of misinformation in digital spaces, connecting these concepts to broader themes of media literacy and digital citizenship. Created by Mariecruz Perez, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 7. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge students' comprehension of contemporary media literacy topics while reinforcing critical reading skills. Teachers can use this as a post-reading assessment after students have analyzed the article about TikTok's role as a search engine, or as a discussion starter to explore digital literacy and information evaluation skills. The mix of multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions makes it versatile for both individual assessment and collaborative learning activities. This quiz aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.7 (integrating information from diverse media formats) and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.1 (writing arguments to support claims with clear reasoning), while also supporting media literacy objectives that help students become critical consumers of digital information.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
1. What is the main argument of the article?
A) TikTok is becoming a new source of news.
B) Gen Z prefers TikTok as a search engine over Google.
C) TikTok is only used for entertainment.
D) Gen Z does not use the internet for research.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
2. Why does Gen Z prefer TikTok over traditional search engines like Google?
A) They find TikTok videos more entertaining.
B) TikTok provides answers in the form of videos, which are more engaging.
C) TikTok gives them instant feedback through comments.
D) They trust TikTok more than traditional websites.
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CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
3. What role do influencers play in Gen Z's use of TikTok as a search engine?
A) They post only funny content, not educational.
B) Influencers provide answers to questions that users search for.
C) Influencers are mostly ignored in favor of other sources.
D) They teach Gen Z how to use traditional search engines.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
4. According to the article, what is one disadvantage of using TikTok as a search engine?
A) The information is mostly unverified.
B) The content on TikTok is always irrelevant.
C) TikTok doesn’t allow users to comment on posts.
D) It’s too difficult to find educational videos.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
6. How do people use TikTok as a search engine?
A) By watching dance videos.
B) By searching for answers to questions or reviews on products.
C) By talking to friends.
D) By playing games.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
7. What social media platform is discussed in the article as replacing Google for many young people?
7. What social media platform is discussed in the article as replacing Google for many young people?
tiktok
snapchat
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
8. What does TikTok's algorithm do to help users find what they’re looking for?
8. What does TikTok's algorithm do to help users find what they’re looking for?
A) It shows videos from random users.
B) It recommends videos based on what you’ve watched before.
C) It only shows videos that are trending.
D) It hides videos you might not like.
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CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
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