Mysteries of the Hook Island Monster

Mysteries of the Hook Island Monster

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Journalism

7th - 12th Grade

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Created by

Ethan Morris

Used 3+ times

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The video explores the mysterious Hook Island sea creature incident from 1965, where the Leshirek family photographed a large, tadpole-like creature in Queensland, Australia. The creature's identity remains debated, with theories ranging from a prehistoric mosasaur to a piece of plastic. Experts analyze the photos, finding no digital manipulation, but remain skeptical about the creature's existence. The video also touches on local mythology, such as the rainbow serpent, and other Australian sea monster legends.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did the Hook Island incident occur?

1995

1985

1975

1965

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Leshirek family initially think about the creature?

It was dead

It was a threat

It was a common fish

It was a piece of driftwood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mythical creature is mentioned in connection with the sighting?

Loch Ness Monster

Rainbow Serpent

Yeti

Chupacabra

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one theory about the creature's identity?

A prehistoric mosasaur

A whale

A giant squid

A large turtle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What extinct fish was rediscovered in the 1930s, mentioned as a comparison?

Megalodon

Ichthyosaur

Coelacanth

Dunkleosteus

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the experts conclude about the photograph's digital authenticity?

It was definitely edited

It was a computer-generated image

No digital editing was detected

It was a painting

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature of the creature made it unlikely to be an eel?

Its habitat

Its distinct head

Its color

Its size

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