Janine Shepherd (Ted Talk Video) Quiz
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Janine had only been on her bike for 10 minutes when she was hit by the truck.
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This quiz is based on Janine Shepherd's TED Talk, exploring her recovery journey after a severe accident. It assesses understanding of her challenges and the inspirational message of overcoming adversity, relevant for learners interested in health, resilience, and motivational stories.
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She was taken to hospital by a rescue helicopter.
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because it states that she was taken to the hospital by a rescue helicopter. This implies that there was a need for immediate medical attention and that a rescue helicopter was used to transport her to the hospital.Rate this question:
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For the next ten days she balanced between life and death.
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement "For the next ten days she balanced between life and death" implies that the person mentioned in the statement was in a critical condition where their life was at risk. The word "balanced" suggests that they were in a precarious state, possibly fighting for their life. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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After the operation Janine could move one of her legs.
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A. FalseExplanation
She had a little bit of movement in one of her big toes.Rate this question:
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The doctor told her she would never walk again without support.
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that the doctor informed the person that she would require assistance to walk in the future. This implies that she would not be able to walk independently. Therefore, the answer is true.Rate this question:
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The patients in Janine’s ward could see each other through a mirror above their heads.
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A. FalseExplanation
Because they were all lying paralyzed in a spinal ward, the patients didn't know what each other looked like. They could only see themselves through a mirror that was suspended above their head.Rate this question:
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While in hospital Janine lost about eighty pounds.
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A. FalseExplanation
She didn't lose 80 pounds. She weighed about 80 pounds when she left the hospital.Rate this question:
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She thought of learning how to fly when she saw an airplane in the sky.
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that when she saw an airplane in the sky, she had the thought of learning how to fly. This implies that the sight of the airplane inspired her to consider learning how to fly. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct as it aligns with the information provided in the statement.Rate this question:
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When she arrived at the flying school, the instructors were reluctant to give her a flying lesson.
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that when she arrived at the flying school, the instructors were hesitant or unwilling to provide her with a flying lesson. This implies that there might be some reason or hesitation on the part of the instructors to teach her how to fly. The answer "True" indicates that the statement accurately reflects the situation described.Rate this question:
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She became a flying instructor 18 months after the accident.
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A. FalseExplanation
She became a flying instructor just under 18 months after she had left the spinal ward.Rate this question:
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