Logicians' Mask Color Dilemma

Logicians' Mask Color Dilemma

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Philosophy, Fun

9th - 12th Grade

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Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video describes a logic challenge at the Learning Man event, where logicians must deduce the color of their masks to gain entry to a rave. The challenge involves using logic and inductive reasoning to determine mask colors based on the actions of others. The solution is revealed through a series of logical deductions, leading to the conclusion that six logicians remain outside when the fifth bell rings.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the Learning Man event?

To learn new languages

To compete in logic games

To share ideas and party

To solve mathematical puzzles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who guards the entry to the logician's rave?

The Guardian of Knowledge

The Angel of Logic

The Demon of Reason

The Wizard of Puzzles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What restriction did the demon impose on the logicians?

They could not leave the circle

They could not speak to each other

They could not see their own masks

They could not use any tools

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many logicians entered at the first bell?

Two

Four

Eight

Six

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when there are exactly two people with the same mask color?

They wait for the second bell

They leave at the third bell

They cannot determine their mask color

They leave at the first bell

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key realization for a logician with a unique mask color?

They should guess their mask color

They should wait for others to leave

There must be at least two of each color

They are the only one with that color

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the basis for inductive reasoning in this challenge?

Using a mathematical formula

Waiting for others to make a move

Guessing the mask color based on intuition

Solving the simplest case and applying it to larger sets

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