Burn our bridges

Burn our bridges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video begins with a person upset about receiving the wrong order and planning to complain. A conversation ensues about the idiom 'burning bridges', explaining its historical context and meaning. The discussion leads to a resolution where the order is corrected, and humor is injected as the person jokes about wanting another mistake for free food.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker initially plan to do about the wrong order?

Visit the restaurant in person

Ignore the mistake

Complain and stop ordering from the restaurant

Ask for a refund

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'burning bridges' mean in the context of the conversation?

Crossing a river

Making a decision that cannot be reversed

Building new relationships

Cooking food until it's burnt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Roman generals burn bridges according to the conversation?

To stop their soldiers from retreating

To prevent enemy attacks

To signal victory

To create a barrier

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker suggest handling the wrong order instead of 'burning bridges'?

Stop ordering from the restaurant

Demand a free meal

Politely ask for better service in the future

Write a negative review online

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome after the complaint about the wrong order?

The restaurant offered a discount

The restaurant ignored the complaint

The restaurant gave the correct order for free

The restaurant closed down