Understanding the Lumberjack's Story

Understanding the Lumberjack's Story

Assessment

Interactive Video

Life Skills, Moral Science, Philosophy

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video tells a story about a driver at a lumberyard who reverses into the forest to avoid turning around later. Despite finding a place to turn, he continues to reverse out, illustrating how people often fail to live in the present, focusing instead on past and future concerns. The narrative encourages viewers to be mindful of the present to avoid unnecessary complications and time wastage.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the daily task of the driver at the lumberjack's site?

To transport logs out of the forest

To cut down trees

To supervise other workers

To plant new trees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the driver choose to reverse into the forest?

He wanted to save fuel

The roads were narrow and it was hard to turn around

He was practicing his driving skills

He was following the foreman's orders

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the foreman initially react to the driver's explanation?

He was angry and stopped the driver

He disagreed but let the driver continue

He was indifferent

He agreed completely

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprised the foreman after a few hours?

The driver was still reversing out of the forest

The driver had finished his work early

The driver had found a new route

The driver had an accident

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the driver's reaction when he found a place to turn around?

He was frustrated

He was pleased

He was indifferent

He was confused

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main lesson from the story?

Follow instructions carefully

Always plan for the future

Live in the present moment

Avoid taking risks

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What often causes our worries, according to the story?

Thinking too much about the past and future

Poor planning

Not working hard enough

Lack of communication