VOICED: Subastan hojas del Principito

VOICED: Subastan hojas del Principito

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Interactive Video

History, Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The transcript discusses the historical and cultural significance of 'The Little Prince' by Antoine Saint-Exupery. It highlights the auction of a rare manuscript, detailing its unique characteristics and the substantial value it fetched. The video also emphasizes the global impact of 'The Little Prince', being the most translated French book since WWII, with 242 translations. The auction of 30 manuscripts collectively reached 1.4 million euros, underscoring the enduring legacy of Saint-Exupery's work.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the author of the manuscript discussed in the video?

J.K. Rowling

Antoine Saint-Exupery

Victor Hugo

Marcel Proust

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature helps determine the date of the manuscript?

The size of the pages

The American watermark on the paper

The type of handwriting

The color of the ink

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the manuscript sell for at the Paris auction?

500,000 euros

385,600 euros

1,000,000 euros

750,000 euros

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many translations does 'The Little Prince' have approximately?

300

242

200

150

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total value of the 30 manuscripts that were auctioned?

1,200,000 euros

1,000,000 euros

1,600,000 euros

1,400,000 euros