Alligator Hunting and Swamp Life

Alligator Hunting and Swamp Life

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Geography, History, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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William Edwards shares his experience of catching the biggest alligator, describing the challenges and excitement of the hunt. He reflects on life in the Louisiana swamp, emphasizing its peacefulness and the deep connection he feels to the land. William also discusses the importance of family traditions, highlighting how these practices are passed down through generations, ensuring the continuity of their way of life.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the length of the biggest alligator caught by the narrator?

15 feet

13 feet

20 feet

10 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is William Edwards from?

New Orleans

Baton Rouge

Shreveport

Blackma, Louisiana

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does William Edwards find similar to stepping out of his house?

Going to work

Going to the city

Entering the swamp

Visiting a friend

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are people moving away from the swamp?

Better schools

Economic difficulties

Health issues

Weather conditions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator refer to as a 'dying breed'?

Fishing techniques

Swamp lifestyle

Local dialect

Alligator species

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is continuing the tradition of alligator hunting in the narrator's family?

His cousin

His nephew

His son

His brother

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator appreciate about working with his son?

Keeping the history alive

The modern techniques

The financial benefits

The physical exercise

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator enjoy about his life in the swamp?

The weather

The wildlife

The freedom

The solitude

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe his relationship with his son while working together?

Challenging

Distant

Harmonious

Competitive