The Men Who Stare At Goats Interviews: Venice Film Festival 2009

The Men Who Stare At Goats Interviews: Venice Film Festival 2009

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Philosophy

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses a story involving elements like Barney the dinosaur and prisoners of war, set against the backdrop of Iraq. It emphasizes that while the film is comedic, it is not a comedy about the Iraq war. Instead, it humorously explores a secret section of the US forces established after the Vietnam war to investigate psychedelic and psychic powers for potential military use. Iraq serves as the film's setting but is not the central theme.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main elements introduced in the story?

Barney the dinosaur and a secret mission

Barney the dinosaur and prisoners of war

A secret mission and a comedy show

Prisoners of war and a comedy show

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the serious topic of prisoners of war presented in the story?

As a documentary

As a serious drama

As a comedy

As a musical

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question is raised about presenting serious topics in a humorous way?

Is it more entertaining?

Is it a better way to present things?

Is it more educational?

Is it more profitable?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the story actually about, according to the final section?

A musical about psychic powers

A comedy about the Iraq war

An amusing look at a secret section of the US forces

A documentary on the Vietnam war

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What backdrop does the film use for its story?

Syria

Vietnam

Iraq

Afghanistan