Entertaining Ourselves Back to Life

What is the central theme of Aragorn’s story in The Return of the King?

• The fall of an empire

• The rise of a prophesied leader who unites people

• The betrayal of a kingdom

• The defeat of a powerful god

Which of the following historical figures had a "return" after exile, and successfully restored order?

• • Napoleon Bonaparte

• Louis XVIII

• Leon Trotsky

• • Jimmy Carter

Which of the following characters is NOT part of the legendary “returning hero” archetype?

• King Arthur

• Yudhishthira

• Malala Yousafzai

• Jesus

Why did Van Gogh become more famous after his death?

• He gained recognition through the help of a famous friend

• His artwork was exhibited by his family

• He was widely celebrated during his lifetime

• He created new art after his death

What motivated Taylor Swift to re-record her albums?

• To release new music

• • To try new musical styles

• • To retire her old albums

• To regain ownership of her past work

What is the key difference between AI-created music and music created by humans, as discussed with Beethoven's unfinished symphony?

• Human music is more structured

• AI music is less structured

• AI music is more precise, while human music adds emotional interpretation

• AI music is more emotional

What modern platform did Jorge Rivera-Herrans use to share his work on EPIC: The Musical?

• Youtube

• Tiktok

• Instagram

• Facebook

Which of the following is an example of a "comeback" after failure?

• Juan Carlos I's restoration of democracy in Spain

• Beethoven's 10th Symphony being finished by AI

• Napoleon's return from exile

• Vincent van Gogh's posthumous fame

Why is the idea of artists reworking or re-releasing old songs, like Taylor Swift’s “Versions,” popular?

• To release more songs

• To compete with newer artists

• To add new meaning or updates to the work

• To get rid of old songs

In the discussion about AI and digital clones of actors, what is the primary concern raised?

• Whether the artwork created by a clone is still considered authentic

• Whether actors are paid more for using digital clones

• Whether digital art is better than physical art

• Whether actors are needed anymore