TRAILER: ""THE OLD OLD STORY""

TRAILER: ""THE OLD OLD STORY""

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The transcript features a conversation where an author expresses a desire for books to have a purpose beyond sitting on bookshelves. The author suggests that books should reach new audiences, such as sailors, soldiers, and airmen, who have time to read. The author proposes that books should 'join up' and be distributed through the post office to these audiences. The transcript concludes with a call to action for books to be mobilized and participate in this initiative.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author feel about being left on bookshelves?

Indifferent

Excited and happy

Bored and unfulfilled

Content and satisfied

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the author believe would benefit from reading?

Everyone except military personnel

Just teachers

Sailors, soldiers, and airmen

Only students

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's suggestion for the books?

To be sold at a discount

To be kept on bookshelves

To be donated to libraries

To join the forces through recruiting offices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's attitude towards the idea of books joining the forces?

Skeptical

Supportive

Indifferent

Opposed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the author suggest sending the books?

To the post office

To a bookstore

To the nearest library

To a school