Shirley Curry's Gaming Journey

Shirley Curry's Gaming Journey

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Computers

4th - 8th Grade

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Created by

Emma Peterson

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Shirley Curry, a 79-year-old gamer from Rocky Mountain, Virginia, shares her journey into gaming, which began in the mid-90s when her son gifted her a computer. Despite not being the best player, she enjoys gaming, especially the game Sky, for its beautiful landscapes and adventures. She describes herself as the 'grandma gamer' and expresses her love for the game's elements like flowers, mountains, and the thrill of acquiring a dragon soul.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Shirley Curry to start playing video games?

Her son gifted her a computer

She saw a gaming advertisement

Her friends encouraged her

She read a gaming magazine

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Shirley describe her gaming skills?

Derpy

Professional

Expert

Average

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which game does Shirley Curry consider her favorite?

Minecraft

Skyrim

The Legend of Zelda

World of Warcraft

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What elements of Skyrim does Shirley enjoy the most?

The multiplayer mode

The challenging puzzles

The flowers, mountains, and trees

The realistic graphics

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant achievement does Shirley mention in her gaming experience?

Winning a gaming tournament

Completing the game without any help

Building a large in-game castle

Defeating a dragon and acquiring its soul