Scavenging in Istanbul

Scavenging in Istanbul

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Life Skills

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video follows a junk collector in Istanbul who collects recyclable materials from the streets. After moving from southeast Turkey, he tried various jobs before becoming self-employed. He walks up to 20 kilometers daily, collecting items to sort and store with his brother. The collected materials are sent to a factory, and his earnings depend on the weight of the recyclables. Despite the hard work, he takes pride in his independence and the income he generates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated the protagonist to become a junk collector?

He wanted to work less.

He was inspired by a friend.

He wanted to be his own boss.

He was forced into it by circumstances.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main advantage of the protagonist's job as a junk collector?

He earns a high salary.

He has flexible working hours.

He works in a comfortable environment.

He doesn't have a boss.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the protagonist and his brother manage the collected items?

They store them in a rented warehouse.

They sell them immediately.

They donate them to charity.

They sort them in a shared cellar.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the collected materials once the storage space is full?

They are thrown away.

They are sent to a recycling factory.

They are given to other collectors.

They are sold to local shops.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the protagonist's salary determined?

By the number of items collected.

By the distance traveled.

By the weight of the collected materials.

By the number of hours worked.