Cédric Villani's Spider Brooch Insights

Cédric Villani's Spider Brooch Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Arts, Science, Fun

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

In this video, Brady interviews Professor Cédric Villani about his iconic spider accessory. Villani showcases his diverse collection of spider brooches, each with unique origins and artistic backgrounds. Despite frequent inquiries, the reason behind his choice of accessory remains a mystery. Villani humorously notes the thousands of times he's been asked about it, while Brady anticipates audience speculation in the comments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the interview with Cédric Villani?

His mathematical achievements

His teaching methods

The spider brooch he wears

His favorite books

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Cédric Villani acquire the spider brooch made by a Tuareg artist?

Morocco

Niger

Argentina

Bulgaria

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which material is one of Villani's spider brooches made from?

Gold

Silver

Amber

Diamond

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often is Cédric Villani asked about the reason for wearing the spider?

Rarely

Once a month

Every day

Once a week

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people know the true reason behind Villani's spider?

No one

Thousands

Hundreds

A few

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Villani say about the number of times he has been asked about the spider?

Never

Several thousand times

Several hundred times

A few dozen times

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the public's reaction to the mystery of the spider?

Admiration

Disapproval

Curiosity

Indifference

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Villani say about the spider's form?

It is metallic

It is geometric

It is abstract

It is organic

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the spider brooches to Villani?

They are a gift from a friend

They are a fashion statement

They are a personal mystery

They are a family heirloom