Marlena Dietrich's Life and Career

Marlena Dietrich's Life and Career

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video explores the life of Marlena Dietrich, a renowned German movie star who moved to Hollywood in 1930. Despite her German roots, she opposed the Nazi regime and refused to make propaganda films for them. In 1939, she renounced her German citizenship and became a US citizen, showcasing her loyalty to America.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Marlena Dietrich's primary goal when she arrived in Hollywood in 1930?

To escape political tensions in Europe

To gain international fame and fortune

To become a US citizen

To find a new home

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes Marlena Dietrich's lifestyle in the early 1930s?

Adventurous and risky

Reclusive and private

Glamorous and luxurious

Simple and modest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During her 1937 vacation in Austria, what did Marlena Dietrich enjoy doing?

Skiing in the Alps

Visiting historical sites

Posing in traditional German dress

Learning the local language

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Nazi agents request of Marlena Dietrich when she was in London?

To spy on Hollywood stars

To return to Germany to make propaganda films

To perform in a European tour

To promote German tourism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Marlena Dietrich respond to the Nazi agents' request?

She refused and opposed the Nazis

She negotiated for better terms

She ignored their request

She agreed to return to Germany

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Marlena Dietrich become a US citizen?

1937

1939

1938

1940