Narrator's Career and Experiences with Mike D

Narrator's Career and Experiences with Mike D

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Business

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The speaker recounts their experience moving into an illegal sublet in East Village, where they began their writing career, contributing to various magazines. Over time, they transitioned into music PR, working with bands like Helmet, Ween, and the Beastie Boys, which became a significant part of their career.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the narrator's living situation in the East Village?

It was a legal sublet.

It was an expensive apartment.

It was an illegal sublet.

It was a shared apartment with many roommates.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator use one of the rooms in the apartment for?

A writing space

A music studio

A guest room

A storage area

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following magazines did the narrator write for?

Time

Rolling Stone

National Geographic

Spin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which band was NOT mentioned as a client of the narrator?

Helmet

Bad Religion

Nirvana

Ween

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of working with bands on the narrator's career?

It led to a career change.

It had no significant impact.

It was a minor part of their career.

It overshadowed their writing work.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who from the Beastie Boys contacted the narrator for PR work?

Ad-Rock

Mike D

MCA

DJ Hurricane

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason Mike D contacted the narrator?

To offer PR work after their previous firm closed

To collaborate on a music project

To discuss a new album

To invite them to a concert

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's reaction to the call from Mike D?

They were surprised and excited.

They were uninterested.

They declined the offer.

They were confused.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marked a significant turning point in the narrator's career?

Writing for a famous magazine

Starting a new business

Receiving a call from Mike D

Moving to a new city