Wealth, Happiness, and Education Themes

Wealth, Happiness, and Education Themes

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video explores the themes of wealth, fame, and happiness through Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper'. It discusses the allure and downsides of being rich and famous, and how true contentment comes from having a purpose in life. The video also highlights the lessons learned by the characters in the story, emphasizing that everyone has problems regardless of their financial status, and that happiness is not solely dependent on wealth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central theme of 'The Prince and the Pauper' by Mark Twain?

The power of wealth

The value of friendship

The idea of switching places

The importance of education

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the main characters in 'The Prince and the Pauper'?

Tom and Edward

Harry and Ron

Mark and Twain

Tom and Jerry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What lesson do Tom and Edward learn from their experience?

The challenges of being someone else

The value of education

The power of friendship

The importance of wealth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the four quadrants discussed in relation to wealth and happiness?

Rich and famous, poor and famous, rich and unknown, poor and unknown

Rich and happy, poor and happy, rich and sad, poor and sad

Rich and educated, poor and educated, rich and uneducated, poor and uneducated

Happy and successful, sad and successful, happy and unsuccessful, sad and unsuccessful

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, what can't money buy?

Short-term happiness

Long-term happiness

Material possessions

Opportunities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered the ideal state in the wealth and happiness quadrants?

Rich and sad

Poor and happy

Rich and happy

Poor and sad

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization does Tom have about being king?

He can change the world

He enjoys the power

He doesn't want the responsibilities

He has unlimited freedom

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Edward learn about the benefits of education?

It breeds empathy and charity

It guarantees happiness

It brings wealth

It ensures power

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main conclusion about problems and wealth?

Only the poor have problems

Problems are unique to the rich

Wealth eliminates all problems

Everyone has problems regardless of wealth