I Quit The City To Build My Hobbit House

I Quit The City To Build My Hobbit House

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The video follows Chris, who transitions from a conventional life in London to building a sustainable home using natural and recycled materials. He acquires land, constructs a house using cutwood and cob, and integrates modern amenities like solar and hydroelectric power. Chris reflects on the challenges of this lifestyle change, including personal relationships and financial independence. He shares his future plans and the fulfillment he finds in this self-sufficient lifestyle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary construction method used by the narrator for his house?

Concrete pouring

Cordwood

Steel framing

Bricklaying

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator generate electricity for his house?

Nuclear power

Wind turbines

Diesel generator

Solar and hydroelectric systems

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons the narrator decided to leave his life in London?

Job loss

Financial burdens and lack of time for personal interests

Health issues

Desire for a quieter life

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge the narrator faced when he first moved to his new location?

Dealing with extreme weather

Finding a job

Building a community

Living alone in a tent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe his financial situation after moving to his new home?

About the same

Dependent on external support

Better due to lower expenses

Worse than before

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's plan for the future regarding his living situation?

Sell the current house and travel

Move back to the city

Build a permanent house after observing the land

Expand the current house

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator feel about his current life compared to his past?

Indifferent

Regretful

Happier and more fulfilled

Nostalgic for the past