CLEAN : Greasy pole competition returns to Massachusetts after pandemic break

CLEAN : Greasy pole competition returns to Massachusetts after pandemic break

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Arts

6th - 8th Grade

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The transcript describes a joyful celebration that has been ongoing for over 1000 days, bringing people together in a festive atmosphere. It highlights the excitement of being out in the boats and the tradition's growth over the years. The event is compared to Christmas in terms of joy, and it is rooted in a tradition brought by an Italian from Gloucester, starting with a statue and a parade.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main emotion expressed at the beginning of the video?

Fear

Anger

Sadness

Joy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity is associated with laughter in the video?

Putting on hats

Dancing

Cooking

Singing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with starting the tradition mentioned in the video?

A French artist

An Italian in Gloucester

A Spanish sailor

A British merchant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial symbol used to start the tradition?

A flag

A statue

A song

A painting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the event evolved over the years?

It has become a small gathering

It has remained the same

It has been forgotten

It has grown into a parade