INTERVIEW - Richard McCabe at 2015 Tony Awards - Press Room

INTERVIEW - Richard McCabe at 2015 Tony Awards - Press Room

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Performing Arts, Social Studies

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the limited recognition of Harold Wilson among American audiences, highlighting the portrayal of Wilson and Her Majesty in a play. It then covers a career decision involving a choice between roles in 'Wolf Hall' and a play that eventually went to Broadway. The speaker reflects on the challenges politicians face in the media age, emphasizing the difficulty of speaking the truth without being misinterpreted.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which British political figure is mentioned as being less known to American audiences?

Winston Churchill

Harold Wilson

Tony Blair

Margaret Thatcher

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the actor's reason for staying with 'The Audience' instead of taking the role in 'Wolf Hall'?

He disliked the role in 'Wolf Hall'.

He was advised it would go to Broadway.

He had a personal connection to 'The Audience'.

He preferred the character in 'The Audience'.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What award did the actor win for his role in 'The Audience'?

Golden Globe

Olivier Award

Emmy Award

Tony Award

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do politicians face according to the actor's experience?

Managing international relations

Winning public approval

Communicating truthfully without being misquoted

Balancing work and personal life

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many prime ministers has the actor portrayed in the last three years?

Four

Three

Five

Two