The artists of Zugspitze who fled East Germany put on a high-wire act in Miami, FL

The artists of Zugspitze who fled East Germany put on a high-wire act in Miami, FL

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video introduces a troupe of daring artists from Zugspitze who fled East Germany and performed across Europe and South America before arriving in Miami. Their performance, which includes swinging between the Alps and now Biscayne Boulevard, is aimed at raising funds for crippled children. The video highlights the risks and challenges they face, including the tricks played by the wind and the absence of a safety noose, emphasizing their high-risk lifestyle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the artists of Zugspitze perform before coming to Miami?

North America and Asia

Asia and Africa

Australia and Antarctica

Europe and South America

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the show on Biscayne Boulevard?

To celebrate a local festival

To benefit a fund for crippled children

To raise funds for a new theater

To promote tourism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural element adds difficulty to the artists' performance?

Rain

Snow

Wind

Fog

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most challenging part of the artists' act?

Performing at night

Performing without a noose

Performing in the rain

Performing without a net

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique aspect of the artists' performance locations?

They perform only in theaters

They perform in unusual and high places

They perform underwater

They perform in deserts