The Quest for Tiffany: A Historical Investigation

The Quest for Tiffany: A Historical Investigation

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, English, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video explores the historical origins of the name Tiffany, focusing on a poem that supposedly proves its medieval roots. The creator embarks on a detailed research journey, encountering numerous challenges and historical inaccuracies. Despite extensive efforts, the poem's authenticity remains questionable, leading to a reflection on the research process and appreciation for audience support.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial belief about the name Tiffany?

It was a Roman name.

It was a fictional name.

It was a medieval name.

It was a modern name.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator discover about the poem related to Tiffany?

It was a well-known medieval poem.

It was often cited without a date or author.

It had a clear author and date.

It was written in the 1800s.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Thomas Hearne?

A contemporary of Alexander Pope.

An editor at the Bodleian Library.

A famous novelist.

A medieval poet.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Alexander Pope's opinion of Hearne's work?

He admired it greatly.

He found it unappealing and monkish.

He thought it was groundbreaking.

He ignored it completely.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final realization about the poem's historical value?

It confirmed the medieval origins of Tiffany.

It provided no useful evidence.

It was a modern forgery.

It was a crucial historical document.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator learn about the name Tiffany from genealogical records?

It was a fictional name.

It was a common name in Brittany.

It was a name used by royalty.

It was originally Theophania.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the humorous aspect of the rivalry between Hearne and Pope?

They wrote poems about each other.

They both loved the name Tiffany.

They collaborated on a book.

Pope created a character based on Hearne.

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