American Comedy Awards

American Comedy Awards

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Journalism, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video features a conversation where the speaker is complimented and asked about their plans for the evening. They discuss their favorite comedians, particularly Richard Pryor, and their late decision to pursue comedy after drama school. The speaker also shares how they obtained their SAG card through their first job in 1983 as a director of Hot Rod Reel.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the speaker mention as their favorite comedian?

Robin Williams

Richard Pryor

Eddie Murphy

George Carlin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's initial career interest before comedy?

Painting

Serious drama

Writing

Music

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What influenced the speaker to start a career in comedy?

A teacher

A family member

A famous comedian

Friends making comic books

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the speaker become a director for the first time?

1990

1985

1983

1980

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker obtain their SAG card?

By working in an old studio

Through a family connection

By acting in a play

By writing a screenplay