US comedian-actor Danny Kaye visits Johannesburg, South Africa

US comedian-actor Danny Kaye visits Johannesburg, South Africa

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Performing Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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During a press luncheon in Johannesburg, Danny Kay is introduced as a bridge between free people. He humorously reflects on this metaphor, inviting engineers to discuss the type of bridge he could be. He then opens the floor for questions about himself, his country, or his profession. The session ends with a humorous exchange about boxing and a reminder for the press to write about the event.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous metaphor is used to describe Danny Kay at the press luncheon?

A chasm of knowledge

A mountain of wisdom

A bridge between free people

A river of ideas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Danny Kay express uncertainty about during his speech?

Being a river

Being a chasm

Being a bridge

Being a mountain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Danny Kay invite the audience to do during the luncheon?

Join him for a meal

Ask questions about him

Sing a song

Dance with him

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Danny Kay respond to a question about boxing?

He changes the topic

He ignores the question

He gives a detailed explanation

He challenges someone to a match

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Danny Kay encourage the attendees to do after the luncheon?

Join him for a tour

Stay for a group photo

Write stories about the event

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