Understanding 'One of Us is Lying'

Understanding 'One of Us is Lying'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video introduces 'One of Us is Lying' by Karen M. McManus, a mystery novel inspired by the 80s movie 'The Breakfast Club'. The story revolves around five students in detention, where one of them, Simon, dies under suspicious circumstances. The narrative explores the secrets of the remaining four students, who become suspects in Simon's murder. The video includes a reading of the first chapter, setting the scene for the unfolding mystery.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the inspiration behind the book 'One of Us is Lying'?

The Breakfast Club

Pretty in Pink

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Sixteen Candles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which character is known as 'the brain'?

Cooper

Bronwyn

Addie

Nate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Simon's role at Bayview High?

Class President

Gossip App Creator

Detention Monitor

Baseball Pitcher

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event interrupts the detention?

A car crash

A fight in the hallway

A power outage

A fire alarm

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Simon provoke Addie during detention?

By calling her a princess

By ignoring her

By stealing her phone

By mocking her grades

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What medical emergency does Simon experience?

Heart attack

Seizure

Allergic reaction

Asthma attack

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do the students search for Simon's EpiPen?

In the gym

In the cafeteria

In the nurse's office

In his locker

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the students' reaction after Simon is taken away by paramedics?

They are confused and shocked

They are indifferent

They are angry

They are relieved