Understanding the Journey of Stephen Hawking

Understanding the Journey of Stephen Hawking

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video follows Stephen's journey as he embarks on a PhD in physics, exploring cosmology and the concept of time. Despite being diagnosed with motor neuron disease, Stephen and his partner face the challenges together. His resilience leads to significant achievements, defying expectations. The narrative emphasizes hope and the limitless potential of human endeavor, even in adversity.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What field of study did Stephen choose for his PhD?

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concept did Stephen explore to understand the universe?

The reversal of time

The expansion of space

The theory of relativity

The speed of light

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What disease was Stephen diagnosed with?

Parkinson's disease

Alzheimer's disease

Multiple sclerosis

Motor neuron disease

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Stephen's illness affect his life expectancy?

1 year

5 years

10 years

2 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Stephen's response to the challenges posed by his illness?

He continued to work and achieve

He moved to another country

He gave up on his research

He changed his field of study

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the only way for Stephen to survive pneumonia?

A new medication

A tracheotomy

A lung transplant

A special diet

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Stephen's perspective on life despite its challenges?

Life is meaningless

There is always hope

Challenges are insurmountable

Success is unattainable

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Stephen believe about the boundaries of human endeavor?

They are determined by technology

They are defined by society

They should be limitless

They are fixed

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nationality of Stephen's voice after his surgery?

Canadian

British

American

Australian