Seen Better Days

Seen Better Days

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Interactive Video

Science

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video begins with a conversation about repairing a worn-out backpack, leading to an explanation of the phrase 'seen better days', which means something was in better condition in the past. The phrase's historical usage is discussed, including its origins in the late 1500s and its use by Shakespeare. The video concludes with a unique creation—a backpack made entirely of duct tape, highlighting creativity and resourcefulness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial topic of conversation in the video?

A cooking recipe

A repair task

A new gadget

A travel plan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'seen better days' imply?

Something was better in the past

Something is brand new

Something is in perfect condition

Something is futuristic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with first using the phrase 'seen better days'?

Charles Dickens

Thomas Moore

Mark Twain

Jane Austen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous playwright also used the phrase 'seen better days'?

Arthur Miller

Oscar Wilde

William Shakespeare

George Bernard Shaw

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique material is the backpack made of?

Duct tape

Plastic

Canvas

Leather