Understanding the Transcript

Understanding the Transcript

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Arts, Performing Arts, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The transcript begins with an introduction to a famous pianist in Poland. It then shifts to an announcement by the governor of the Warsaw district about the creation of a Jewish district where all Jews must reside. The conversation moves to a discussion about the risks of staying or leaving, as the Germans are indiscriminately hunting people. The transcript ends with a philosophical reflection on human nature, questioning if people do not share common human experiences and emotions.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is described as possibly the greatest pianist in the world?

A famous composer

A renowned violinist

A distinguished conductor

A celebrated pianist

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is ordered by the governor of the Warsaw district?

Formation of a new orchestra

Construction of a new concert hall

Establishment of a Jewish district

Creation of a new music school

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for needing to keep moving?

To join a resistance group

To seek medical assistance

To escape the indiscriminate hunting by Germans

To find better living conditions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is advised to avoid being captured?

Stay as quiet as possible

Join a large group

Move to a different city

Seek help from authorities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the rhetorical questions in the final section?

The uniqueness of human experiences

The importance of revenge

The shared nature of human emotions

The inevitability of death