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Tom's Reflections and the Painting

Tom's Reflections and the Painting

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video presents a reading of Ray Bradbury's 'Smile', set in a post-nuclear war future. It follows a boy named Tom who stands in line to see the Mona Lisa, now a target of public disdain. The story explores themes of art appreciation amidst societal decay. Tom ultimately escapes with a piece of the painting, cherishing its beauty in a world filled with destruction.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the setting of the story 'Smile' by Ray Bradbury?

A bustling metropolis in the present

A peaceful village in the past

A bleak and grey future after a nuclear war

A vibrant city in the future

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time did the queue form in the town square?

7:00 AM

5:00 AM

6:00 AM

8:00 AM

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Tom in the queue so early in the morning?

To attend a festival

To see a painting

To buy groceries

To meet friends

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the painting that the people are queuing to see?

The Last Supper

The Starry Night

The Scream

The Mona Lisa

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Grigsby say about the painting?

It's a digital print

It's painted on wood

It's a modern replica

It's made of oil and canvas

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the crowd's reaction to the announcement about the painting?

They start a protest

They quietly leave

They rush to destroy it

They cheer and celebrate

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Tom do after the crowd destroys the painting?

He joins the crowd in celebration

He reports to the authorities

He takes a piece of the canvas

He cries and leaves

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