Jack Benny Arrives In New Guinea

Jack Benny Arrives In New Guinea

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Performing Arts

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The transcript describes a scene set in Guinea, far from Hollywood, featuring radio and screen comic Jack Benny, along with Carole Landis and Martha. They are joined by Captain Lanny Ross, who greets the audience. The narrative highlights a unique interaction where not every native gets a light from Landis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the distance mentioned from Hollywood to Guinea?

5,000 miles

10,000 miles

15,000 miles

20,000 miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall theme of the text excerpt?

Travel and Adventure

Film and Radio

History and Culture

Science and Technology

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two actresses mentioned alongside Jack Benny?

Carole Landis and Martha

Martha and Linda

Carole and Sarah

Linda and Sarah

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Captain Lanny Ross play in the text?

He is a voice actor

He is a director

He is a producer

He is a writer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the text imply about the natives in relation to the light from landess?

They all receive it

Not every native gets it

It is a common occurrence

It is a rare event