TED: I got 99 problems ... palsy is just one | Maysoon Zayid

TED: I got 99 problems ... palsy is just one | Maysoon Zayid

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11th Grade - University

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Maysoon Zayid shares her journey as a comedian with cerebral palsy, highlighting her upbringing, cultural background, and challenges in the entertainment industry. She discusses her advocacy for better representation of disabilities in media and her achievements, dedicating her talk to her father's memory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition does Maysoon Zayid have as a result of a medical accident at birth?

Down Syndrome

Cerebral Palsy

Multiple Sclerosis

Muscular Dystrophy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Maysoon's father's mantra that encouraged her to overcome challenges?

Never give up

You can do it

Believe in yourself

Stay strong

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Maysoon's dream role in college that she did not get?

A role in 'Romeo and Juliet'

A role in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

A role in 'The Glass Menagerie'

A role in 'They Dance Real Slow in Jackson'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What profession did Maysoon pursue after facing challenges in acting?

Producer

Comedian

Director

Writer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Maysoon perform for, which was a significant moment in her career?

Oprah Winfrey

Muhammad Ali

Barack Obama

Ellen DeGeneres