CLEAN: Bird book sets new world record at London auction

CLEAN: Bird book sets new world record at London auction

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History, English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video covers an auction of historical works, including a significant book on Birds of America and Shakespeare's First Folio, highlighting their historical importance. It also discusses documents related to Mary, Queen of Scots' imprisonment. The latter part of the video includes unrelated discussions and interruptions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the rare book discussed in the auction significant?

It attempted to illustrate the birds of America life-size.

It contained the first known map of America.

It was the first book to be printed in color.

It was the smallest book ever published.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Shakespeare First Folio considered important?

It was the first book to be printed in England.

It contains the only known portrait of Shakespeare.

It was the first time all his plays were printed together.

It was written by Shakespeare himself.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Shakespeare's attitude towards printing his plays during his lifetime?

He showed little interest in printing them.

He was eager to print them to gain fame.

He printed them to prevent others from performing them.

He printed them to ensure his legacy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for the imprisonment of Mary, Queen of Scots?

King James VI

Ralph Sadler

William Shakespeare

Queen Elizabeth I

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the documents related to Mary, Queen of Scots?

They include instructions from Queen Elizabeth I.

They were discovered in the 20th century.

They are a well-known historical archive.

They were written by Mary herself.