Forged in Fire: Blackbeard's Cutlass Challenge

Forged in Fire: Blackbeard's Cutlass Challenge

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video follows Jason and Seth as they compete to recreate Blackbeard's Cutlass. They face challenges in forging and handle design, with Jason ultimately winning due to better balance and sharpness. The judges test the weapons on ballistic dummies, evaluating lethality and durability. Despite Seth's heavier sword, Jason's Cutlass performs better, earning him the title of Forged in Fire champion.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What task were Jason and Seth given for the finale?

Forge a medieval shield

Recreate Blackbeard's Cutlass

Create a new type of sword

Design a futuristic weapon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jason's main concern while working on the handle?

The color of the handle

The weight distribution

The material used

The size of the handle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jason approach the forging of the handle parts?

Assembling it like a jigsaw puzzle

Using a single piece of steel

Casting it in a mold

Carving it from wood

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue did Jason face with the knuckle bow?

It was the wrong color

It was too heavy

It broke during forging

It was too short

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the testing phase, what was noted about Jason's weapon?

It had a dull edge

It was poorly balanced

It had a very big handle

It was too heavy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant drawback of Seth's weapon during testing?

It was too light

It had a short blade

It was forward heavy

It was too flexible

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the sharpness test for Jason's weapon?

It cut the rope easily

It failed to cut the rope

It was too dull to cut

It broke during the test

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