Evil Knievel's Skycycle and Engineering Insights

Evil Knievel's Skycycle and Engineering Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, History, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses the Sky Cycle, a rocket designed by the same person behind the Polaris missile, which Evil Knievel used in an attempt to jump the Snake River. The design was inspired by Japanese suicide rockets and featured a Spartan interior with a dead man's switch. Despite Knievel's fame and financial success, his choices were often questionable, leaving a mixed legacy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Skycycle mentioned in the video?

To jump the Grand Canyon

To jump the Snake River

To fly over the Pacific Ocean

To reach the moon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did people face when trying to find photos of the Skycycle?

Photos were all destroyed

Authentic photos were mostly after it crashed

Photos were only available in black and white

Photos were too expensive

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the designer of the Skycycle?

The inventor of the jet engine

The creator of the first helicopter

The man behind the Polaris missile

The designer of the first space shuttle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable feature of the Skycycle's interior?

A built-in parachute

A modern GPS system

A dead man's switch

Luxurious leather seats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the interior of the Skycycle compare to a car?

It was more luxurious

It was similar to a sports car

It looked like a gutted car

It was more spacious

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Evil Knievel's reputation according to the video?

He was known for making safe choices

He was considered a financial failure

He was seen as a smart but risky individual

He was known for his engineering skills

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker gain after learning about Evil Knievel's Skycycle?

A new career in engineering

A plan to jump the Snake River

A little more respect for Knievel

A desire to build a rocket

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general tone of the speaker towards Evil Knievel's choices?

Admiration for his cautious nature

Criticism for his financial failures

Respect for his intelligence despite risky choices

Disapproval of his engineering skills

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the overall impression of the Skycycle project?

It was a well-planned and safe endeavor

It was a financially successful project

It was a crazy and risky venture

It was a government-funded mission