Zoe's Message in a Bottle

Zoe's Message in a Bottle

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Life Skills, Fun

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

In 1990, 10-year-old Zoe Lemon wrote a message in a bottle during a family trip from England to Germany. She tossed it into the sea, hoping someone would find it. After 23 years, a man in the Netherlands discovered the bottle and contacted Zoe's family. This unexpected response was deeply emotional for Zoe and inspired her young son. The story highlights the power of simple acts to create lasting connections. The video concludes with a message encouraging students to embrace curiosity and connection.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Zoe Lemon to write a message in a bottle during her journey?

She was bored during the long journey.

She wanted to make new friends.

Her parents suggested the idea.

She was inspired by a book she read.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Zoe hope would happen when she dropped the bottle into the sea?

Someone would find it and be intrigued.

It would be lost forever.

It would be found by a famous person.

It would travel around the world.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years passed before Zoe received a response to her message?

10 years

15 years

23 years

30 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the bottle discovered after all these years?

In the Netherlands

In Germany

In England

In France

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Zoe's reaction upon receiving the response to her message?

She was disappointed.

She was overjoyed and emotional.

She was confused.

She was indifferent.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Zoe's son find exciting about the story?

The idea of writing a message in a bottle

The response from the Netherlands

The journey to Germany

The family vacation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader message conveyed by Zoe's story?

The excitement of traveling

The unpredictability of life

The power of simple acts to create connections

The importance of family vacations

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the story encourage students to remember?

The need for adventure

The value of curiosity and connection

The importance of studying hard

The significance of history

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What lesson can be learned from the story of Zoe's message in a bottle?

Always keep track of your belongings.

Simple actions can have lasting impacts.

Traveling is the best way to learn.

Writing is a powerful tool.