Star Trek: Themes and Contributions

Star Trek: Themes and Contributions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Social Studies, History, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The transcript discusses the casting process for a recurring role in a series, highlighting the involvement of various teams. It recounts an encounter with Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, who mispronounced the speaker's name. The conversation shifts to Roddenberry's vision for Star Trek, emphasizing its role in entertainment, education, and inspiration. The transcript also touches on the show's cancellation, its lasting impact, and its themes of diversity and inclusion, which were groundbreaking at the time.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of having a team of people during the audition process for a recurring role?

To make the audition process more challenging

To reduce the number of candidates quickly

To evaluate the actor's potential for long-term collaboration

To ensure the actor is suitable for a one-off character

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator respond to Gene Roddenberry's mispronunciation of his surname?

He ignored it

He accepted it as a new nickname

He corrected it and shared a humorous anecdote

He got upset and left the room

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Gene Roddenberry's contribution to Star Trek?

He was responsible for the special effects

He was the main antagonist

He was the creative force and visionary behind the series

He was the lead actor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Gene Roddenberry's ashes?

They were kept in a museum

They were buried in New Mexico

They were sent to orbit around the Earth

They were scattered in the ocean

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction to the cancellation of Star Trek?

It was expected due to low ratings

It was celebrated by the cast

It was ignored by the media

It was surprising given the show's potential

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What topics did the Star Trek cast discuss during their time together?

Only their scripts

Books, movies, and current events

Their personal lives

Future career plans

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Starship Enterprise metaphorically represent?

A diverse and united Earth

A starship with no purpose

A single nation

A futuristic military base

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