George Burns Road

George Burns Road

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts, History, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The speaker expresses gratitude for a standing ovation and excitement about having a street named after them, George Point Grove. They reflect on their family's ages and their early career struggles, including frequent name changes. The speaker humorously notes the significance of the street naming and thanks those involved.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker compare George Point Grove to?

A famous restaurant

A historical monument

A popular movie

Well-known avenues

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker humorously describe their father's preference?

He loved classical music

He liked old movies

He enjoyed young girls

He preferred spicy food

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the speaker face early in their showbiz career?

Learning to dance

Finding a good manager

Writing scripts

Getting a consistent stage name

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the speaker thank for attending the street naming event?

The mayor

Their childhood friends

Their parents

Ed Edelman and Seth Yaroslavsky

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous suggestion does the speaker make about the name Yaroslavsky?

It should move to Pitt Street

It should be a street name

It should be a brand name

It should be a movie title