Will Rogers and Wiley Post before their fatal 1935 trip to Alaska

Will Rogers and Wiley Post before their fatal 1935 trip to Alaska

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The transcript discusses a man's view of flying as a necessity, his 1935 announcement of a trip to Alaska with Wiley Post, the peak of a renowned humorist's career, and the role of Lady Luck as an impartial force in choosing victims.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity was as routine as briefing for the individual mentioned?

Sailing a boat

Flying in an airplane

Driving a car

Riding a bicycle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the individual announce their adventure with Wiley Post?

1940

1930

1925

1935

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the individual and Wiley Post plan to travel?

The Australian Outback

The Sahara Desert

The Wilds of Alaska

The Amazon Rainforest

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is described as one of the greatest humorists in the transcript?

An unnamed comedian

Wiley Post

The individual mentioned

Lady Luck

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Lady Luck play according to the transcript?

A mischievous trickster

A helpful companion

A disinterested spectator

A guiding force