Understanding Reactions to Power Outages

Understanding Reactions to Power Outages

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The transcript describes a city experiencing an unusual silence after a prolonged blackout. A town meeting is announced, where the mayor delivers an unclear speech, causing frustration and fear among the citizens. Doon discusses the situation with his father, expressing anger at the mayor's lack of transparency. Meanwhile, Lana discovers a mysterious box in a cluttered closet, hinting at a deeper mystery.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unusual about the people's reaction to the blackout?

They organized a festival.

They were silent and avoided discussing it.

They immediately fixed the issue.

They were excited and celebrated.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message did Lana carry multiple times?

An invitation to a party.

A message about the power failure duration.

A notice about a new law.

A warning about a storm.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was announced to be held at Harkins Square?

A concert.

A town meeting.

A market fair.

A sports event.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the mayor's speech come across to the crowd?

Clear and reassuring.

Blurry and crackly.

Loud and cheerful.

Silent and mysterious.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the crowd's reaction to the mayor's speech?

They left quietly.

They applauded.

They remained silent.

They shouted angrily and demanded answers.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice does Doon's father give about anger?

It should be expressed freely.

It can lead to unintended consequences.

It should be ignored.

It is always justified.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Lana discover at home?

A hidden treasure.

A mysterious box in the closet.

A letter from a friend.

A new pet.