VOICED : The coffin industry weathers the economic

VOICED : The coffin industry weathers the economic

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Business, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores a coffin manufacturing factory in central France, highlighting the unique aspects of the industry. Despite the macabre nature of the work, employees maintain a positive atmosphere through humor. The factory prides itself on producing coffins entirely in France, using local materials, which boosts employee morale. Sustainability is emphasized, with unused wood being repurposed. The factory meets a steady demand, producing over 60,000 coffins annually, and remains economically resilient, which contributes to a positive work environment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general atmosphere among employees at the coffin factory?

Serious and somber

Light-hearted and humorous

Indifferent and detached

Competitive and aggressive

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do workers take pride in their coffin production?

They are the only factory in France

The coffins are 100% made in France

They use imported materials

They produce the cheapest coffins

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the wood that is not used in coffin construction?

It is used for furniture

It is sold to warehouses

It is discarded

It is burned for energy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people died in France in 2011, according to the transcript?

Over 700,000

Over 800,000

Over 600,000

Over 500,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the annual production capacity of the coffin factory?

Over 60,000 coffins

Over 80,000 coffins

Over 50,000 coffins

Over 70,000 coffins