Mothman and Other Mysterious Creatures

Mothman and Other Mysterious Creatures

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Used 8+ times

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In April 1967, Linda and her boyfriend encountered a mysterious creature, believed to be the Mothman, during a nighttime drive in West Virginia. The Mothman, a large, red-eyed, winged creature, gained notoriety in 1966 with numerous sightings around Point Pleasant, causing mass hysteria. Skeptics suggest these sightings were misidentifications of local wildlife. The video explores the debate on the Mothman's existence, comparing it to other mythical creatures like the chupacabra and goat man, and reflects on the human tendency to create and believe in such myths.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity were Linda and her boyfriend engaged in when they noticed something unusual?

Stargazing

Fishing

Hiking

Camping

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the object in the sky change before it approached Linda and her boyfriend?

It turned red and grew larger

It disappeared completely

It turned blue and shrank

It split into two smaller objects

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated height of the creature Linda saw?

8 to 9 feet

5 to 6 feet

6 to 7 feet

10 to 11 feet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Mothman first gain public attention?

December 1965

April 1967

January 1968

November 1966

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some creatures skeptics believe Mothman sightings could be mistaken for?

Giant owls and cranes

Crows and ravens

Bats and eagles

Hawks and falcons

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What behavior of Mothman is considered unusual for a flesh-and-blood animal?

Swimming in rivers

Chasing cars at high speeds

Flying silently

Perching on trees

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general opinion of West Virginia locals about the Mothman sightings?

They are convinced it's something unknown

They are indifferent to the sightings

They think it's a known animal

They believe it's a myth

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