DOCKLAND ARTIST

DOCKLAND ARTIST

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the artistic side of British dockers, highlighting their cultural significance and creative talents. It features an exhibition where dock workers from across Britain display their art, revealing the creative souls behind their tough exteriors. The video focuses on Ron Brewis, a London lighterman, who has worked on the river for over thirty years. His painting, which won first prize, reflects his ultimate ambition of living in a country cottage, away from the bustling world of dock work.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the first section regarding dock workers?

Their historical significance

Their economic struggles

Their creative potential

Their physical strength

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the painting created by Ron Brewis?

Tideway

Dockside

Minesweeper

River Dreams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has Ron Brewis worked on the river?

Over ten years

Over twenty years

Over thirty years

Over forty years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Ron Brewis's prize-winning painting suggest about his future aspirations?

He plans to travel the world

He dreams of a life in a bustling city

He wants to continue working on the river

He desires a peaceful life in a country cottage

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notably absent in Ron Brewis's vision of his future, as depicted in his painting?

A lighthouse

A ship

A river

A bustling city