CLEAN : Belarussian Svetlana Alexievich wins 2015 Nobel Literature Prize

CLEAN : Belarussian Svetlana Alexievich wins 2015 Nobel Literature Prize

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English

11th - 12th Grade

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The video begins with a brief mention of morphine and its effects, followed by the announcement of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Belarussian writer Svetlana Alexievich for her polyphonic writings, which are described as a monument to suffering and courage in our time.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual comparison is made at the beginning of the video?

Bananas and apples

Morphine and oranges

Morphine and bananas

Morphine and apples

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year was the Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to the Belarussian writer?

2017

2016

2015

2014

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nationality of the writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015?

Ukrainian

Russian

Polish

Belarussian

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of writings is the Nobel Prize winner recognized for?

Poetic writings

Monophonic writings

Dramatic writings

Polyphonic writings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What themes are highlighted in the writings of the Nobel Prize winner?

Humor and satire

Suffering and courage

Adventure and mystery

Love and peace