'Sesame Street' Debuts First Asian American Muppet

'Sesame Street' Debuts First Asian American Muppet

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Jiyoung, the first Asian American Muppet on Sesame Street, is introduced. She is Korean American and enjoys playing the electric guitar and skateboarding. Jiyoung will be featured in a special show called 'Coming Together,' premiering on Thanksgiving Day on HBO Max, Sesame Street's social media, and PBS.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Jiyoung in the context of Sesame Street?

A new director of the show

A new resident and the first Asian American Muppet

A guest star for a special episode

A new puppet designer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Jiyoung's two main hobbies?

Cooking and gardening

Dancing and singing

Rocking out on her electric guitar and skateboarding

Playing the piano and painting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the show where Jiyoung will be introduced?

Sesame Street Live

Coming Together

The Muppet Show

Jiyoung's Journey

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which platforms will the 'Coming Together' special premiere?

YouTube and Facebook

HBO Max, Sesame Street social media, and PBS stations

Disney+ and Hulu

Netflix and Amazon Prime

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the 'Coming Together' special scheduled to premiere?

Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day

New Year's Eve

Christmas Day