Understanding the Challenges of an Amish Family

Understanding the Challenges of an Amish Family

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Life Skills, Education, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video discusses the challenges faced by a young man trying to get into high school, requiring parental consent. His family has a complex history with the Amish community, leading to his father's shunning. The father lives in poor conditions, working on a farm without modern conveniences. Despite these challenges, the father values education and wishes for better opportunities for his son.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Chris is having difficulty enrolling in high school?

His mother refuses to sign the papers.

His father lives too far from the school district.

He doesn't have the necessary grades.

The school is full.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Chris and Ruben's father get shunned from the Amish community?

He refused to follow the community's rules.

He defended his sons who were causing trouble.

He was caught stealing.

He wanted to move to a different community.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What job does Chris's father have?

He works on a pig farm.

He is a construction worker.

He is a mechanic.

He is a teacher.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges Chris's father faces in his daily life?

He has no access to electricity.

He struggles with transportation.

He is unable to speak English.

He cannot find a job.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Chris's father believe about education?

It is only important for certain jobs.

Only Amish education is worthwhile.

Experience is more valuable than book learning.

It is unnecessary for success.