Jane Goodall's Life and Impact

Jane Goodall's Life and Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video transcript features Jane Goodall discussing her lifelong mission to study chimpanzees and her determination to succeed in a male-dominated field. Brett Morgen, the filmmaker, explains the process of creating a documentary from 150 hours of footage, emphasizing the emotional impact and the role of music by Philip Glass. The film aims to inspire viewers to contribute to conservation efforts and protect the planet.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jane Goodall's childhood dream?

To live in Africa with wild animals

To become a famous actress

To travel the world as a musician

To be a scientist in Antarctica

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal challenge did Jane face in pursuing her dream?

Health issues

Opposition from her family

Societal norms against women doing such work

Lack of financial support

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Brett Morgen handle the extensive footage of Jane's work?

He discarded most of it

He hired a team to categorize the footage

He edited it all by himself

He used only the most recent footage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jane's reaction to seeing her life documented?

She found it very emotional

She was indifferent

She was disappointed

She felt it was inaccurate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Brett Morgen decide was essential for the film?

A focus on technology

A historical perspective

A point of view

A comedic tone

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who contributed music to the film, enhancing its emotional impact?

Philip Glass

John Williams

Ennio Morricone

Hans Zimmer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Brett Morgen's emotional reaction to Philip Glass's music?

He felt it was too dramatic

He was unimpressed

He thought it was too subtle

He was moved to tears

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jane hope the film will inspire people to do?

Travel to Africa

Become filmmakers

Write books about animals

Take action to save the planet

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall theme of the film according to Jane Goodall?

The beauty of nature

A call to action for environmental conservation

The history of chimpanzees

The importance of technology