Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and His Legacy

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and His Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, History, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video discusses a letter and photograph of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, exploring its historical significance and value. The owner, who acquired it at an auction, seeks to sell it at a pawn shop. An expert is brought in to authenticate the letter, confirming its authenticity and increasing its value. The negotiation concludes with a sale price higher than initially expected.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?

A popular musician

A famous American poet

A renowned scientist

A well-known painter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Americans today can name a poet, according to the speaker?

50%

75%

99%

1%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the speaker initially bid for the letter and photograph at the auction?

$10

$50

$20

$100

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial asking price for the letter and photograph at the pawn shop?

$100

$400

$200

$300

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major concern about the letter's authenticity?

The ink was too new

It might have been written by a secretary

The signature was missing

The paper was too old

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the handwriting expert conclude about the letter?

It was unsigned

It was a forgery

It was incomplete

It was authentic

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated value of the letter and photograph according to the expert?

$1,500

$1,000

$500

$2,000

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