Impact of Literature and Personal Encounters

Impact of Literature and Personal Encounters

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Journalism, Life Skills, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The transcript describes an encounter between the author and a young man in Seattle, who is the son of the author's former platoon leader in Vietnam. The young man has been searching for his father, who committed suicide after the war, by joining the army and becoming a Green Beret. The author reflects on how his writing has helped the young man and others understand their loved ones' experiences. The transcript highlights the power of literature to connect people and provide comfort, as evidenced by letters from readers who have found solace in the author's work.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of the narrator upon seeing the young man at the book signing?

He was excited to meet a fan.

He was indifferent to the young man's presence.

He was eager to sign the book.

He was worried the young man had a manuscript.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated the young man to join the army and become a Green Beret?

To gain fame and recognition.

To escape his past.

To follow in his father's footsteps.

To travel the world.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator's book help the young man?

It provided a fictional story about his father.

It gave him a sense of closure about his father's life.

It offered him a career path.

It taught him how to write.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator say about the purpose of his writing?

To touch people's lives and help them understand their loved ones.

To make a lot of money.

To become famous.

To entertain readers with fictional tales.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What common theme do the letters the narrator receives from families of veterans share?

They express gratitude for helping them understand their loved ones.

They request more books from the narrator.

They describe the veterans' daily routines.

They express anger towards the narrator.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unintended effect did the narrator's book have on readers?

It started conversations between veterans and their families.

It caused controversy among readers.

It was banned in several countries.

It led to a movie adaptation.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the narrator, what is one of the powers of literature?

To create fictional worlds.

To provide financial success.

To make people feel isolated.

To connect people and make them feel less alone.

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