Ann Richards: Life and Legacy

Ann Richards: Life and Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video features Holland Taylor in a play she wrote about Ann Richards, the witty and resilient Texas governor. It provides an affectionate look at Richards' life, highlighting her achievements and struggles. The play, titled 'Ann', is part of 'Great Performances'.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the actress starring in the play about Ann Richards?

Glenn Close

Helen Mirren

Holland Taylor

Meryl Streep

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the highs mentioned in Ann Richards' life?

Writing a bestselling novel

Becoming a governor

Climbing Mount Everest

Winning a Nobel Prize

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What personal struggle of Ann Richards is highlighted in the play?

Her battle with illness

Her financial troubles

Her drinking habits

Her political scandals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Ann Richards say about telling lies in Texas?

It's frowned upon

It's necessary to succeed

It's a sign of weakness

It's a rare occurrence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you watch the play 'Ann'?

On 'Great Performances'

On Netflix

In local theaters

On Broadway