Friars Club Roast of Matt Lauer

Friars Club Roast of Matt Lauer

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Journalism, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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The transcript discusses the speaker's excitement about sitting on the dais and supporting Matt during a roast. It highlights Matt's impeccable nature and the challenge of finding something to roast him about. The speaker mentions Matt's concerns about being roasted by insiders who know him well, as opposed to comedians. Matt's phobias are also discussed, along with the speaker's lack of a planned speech. Finally, it is revealed that Matt cleverly invited Donald Trump to divert attention from himself.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's attitude towards sitting on the dais?

Nervous and anxious

Excited and honored

Indifferent and uninterested

Confused and unsure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker feel the need to support Matt during the roast?

Because the speaker is also being roasted

Because Matt is known to be very sensitive

Because everyone needs support during a roast

Because Matt asked for their support

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Matt most concerned about during the roast?

The audience

The comedians

His family members

His colleagues who know him well

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's role during the event?

To roast Matt

To sit on the dais without speaking

To give a long speech

To organize the event

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Matt invite Donald Trump to the event?

To have a famous guest

To divert attention from his own hair

To make the event more serious

To have a political discussion