Understanding the Presidential Debate Experience

Understanding the Presidential Debate Experience

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Social Studies, Journalism, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The transcript describes a tense moment during a presidential debate where Donald Trump was perceived as intimidating. The speaker reflects on their decision to remain calm and composed despite feeling uncomfortable. They ponder whether a more confrontational response would have been more effective or impactful.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the context of the narrator's unsettling experience?

A public protest

A family gathering

A presidential debate

A business meeting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator describe Trump's behavior during the debate?

Friendly and supportive

Calm and composed

Distant and uninterested

Intimidating and invasive

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What dilemma did the narrator face during the debate?

Whether to ask for a break

Whether to change the debate topic

Whether to confront Trump or remain calm

Whether to leave the stage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What choice did the narrator make in response to the situation?

Leave the stage

Confront Trump directly

Ask for assistance

Remain calm and composed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What past experiences did the narrator draw upon to handle the situation?

Dealing with supportive colleagues

Overcoming stage fright

Handling difficult men

Managing public speaking anxiety

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator wonder about their response after the debate?

If they should have left the stage

If a more confrontational response would have been better

If they should have changed the topic

If they should have asked for a break

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What lesson did the narrator reflect on after the experience?

The value of public speaking

The need to be more aggressive

The importance of staying calm

The significance of debate topics