Understanding Medical Excuses and Mononucleosis

Understanding Medical Excuses and Mononucleosis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Health, Education, Life Skills

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The transcript discusses the possibility of using a medical excuse for school, specifically mentioning mononucleosis, which is common among certain age groups. It references the Ladies Home Journal as a source of this information.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's initial suggestion for dealing with school attendance?

Ignoring school rules

Writing a medical excuse

Skipping school without notice

Asking for a leave of absence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which illness does the speaker propose as a medical excuse?

Chickenpox

Influenza

Mononucleosis

Common cold

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, which publication mentions the prevalence of mononucleosis?

The New York Times

Ladies Home Journal

National Geographic

Time Magazine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might mononucleosis be considered a suitable excuse for school absence?

It is a rare disease

It is highly contagious

It requires hospitalization

It is common in the speaker's age group

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tone of the speaker when suggesting the use of a medical excuse?

Indifferent and uninterested

Serious and concerned

Angry and frustrated

Humorous and light-hearted