They Made News Prog 3, part 3: Ken Hanshaw, filmed the Blitz in London in WW2

They Made News Prog 3, part 3: Ken Hanshaw, filmed the Blitz in London in WW2

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Interactive Video

History, Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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In May 1942, the narrator received a call about a fire in London and quickly traveled to the scene. They walked through the city, witnessing the blaze and filming it near Saint Paul. The next morning, they observed the aftermath, including a woman playing a piano in the street, showcasing the resilience of Londoners despite the destruction.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the narrator to rush to the West End?

A request for a business meeting

A report of a fire in London

A call about a family emergency

An invitation to a social event

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which iconic structure did the narrator film standing intact?

Saint Paul

Buckingham Palace

The London Eye

The Tower of London

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's method of capturing the scene?

Taking photographs

Filming handheld

Sketching the scene

Using a drone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual scene did the narrator witness the morning after the blitz?

A concert in the park

A parade celebrating victory

A woman playing a piano in the street

A market selling fresh produce

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the people react to the destruction around them?

They were evacuating the city

They were joyful and singing

They were in despair

They were indifferent