The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Concepts

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Philosophy, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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Arthur Dent's world is turned upside down when his friend Ford Prefect reveals he's an alien and saves him from Earth's destruction. They hitch a ride on the Heart of Gold, a starship with a quirky crew, including Zaphod Beeblebrox and Marvin the depressed robot. The crew embarks on a journey to Magrathia, a planet believed to be a myth, and learns about the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything. They face challenges from the Galactic Police and time travel to Millie Way's, a restaurant at the end of the universe. Arthur and Ford eventually find themselves on a prehistoric Earth, pondering the meaning of 42.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason Arthur Dent is lying on the ground at the beginning of the story?

He is practicing yoga.

He is looking for his lost keys.

He is protesting the demolition of his house.

He is sunbathing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who rescues Arthur and Ford from space after they are thrown out of the Vogon ship?

The TARDIS

The Heart of Gold

The Millennium Falcon

The Starship Enterprise

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the planet Magrathia?

A planet-building hub

A military base

A galactic zoo

A vacation resort

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the number 42 in the story?

It is the number of planets in the galaxy.

It is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything.

It is the number of crew members on the Heart of Gold.

It is the number of times Arthur has traveled through time.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the mice want Arthur's brain?

To study human emotions

To find the ultimate question to the answer 42

To use it as a supercomputer

To sell it to the highest bidder

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the restaurant where the crew finds themselves after escaping the Galactic Police?

The Galactic Diner

The Cosmic Café

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

The Interstellar Eatery

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main characteristic of the Golgafrinchans on the spaceship?

They are expert navigators.

They are skilled warriors.

They are considered useless by their own people.

They are highly intelligent.

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