Understanding 'The Lovely Bones'

Understanding 'The Lovely Bones'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video is a brief review of 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold. The reviewer discusses the book's plot, which follows Susie Salmon, a murdered girl, as she watches her family cope with her death over ten years. The reviewer gives the book three stars, appreciating the story but critiquing the lack of fantasy elements and the writing style, which includes long sentences and limited dialogue. Content warnings are provided due to the disturbing nature of the book. The reviewer recommends the book for those interested in drama and notes that it offers more closure than the movie adaptation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the video review made shorter?

Due to YouTube's time constraints

To avoid spoilers

To focus on key points

To include more personal opinions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What genre does the narrator prefer?

Drama

Fantasy

Mystery

Romance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main character's name in 'The Lovely Bones'?

Sarah

Emily

Susie

Alice

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years does the book's timeline cover?

10 years

20 years

15 years

5 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's main issue with the movie adaptation?

Poor acting

Different ending

No closure

Lack of character development

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What warning does the narrator give about reading the book?

It's too long

It's boring

It's disturbing

It's confusing

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Susie's version of heaven called in the book?

The In-Between

The Other Side

The Afterlife

The Beyond

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator think about the author's writing style?

Too concise

Too poetic

Too descriptive

Too vague

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator recommend doing before reading the book?

Read reviews

Discuss with friends

Read the author's other works

Watch the movie