Mini-Quiz: Oral History

1. Why is oral history important?

   We can find out what really happened in events 50 to 80 years agoThat is correct. You must be a History Champion. It allows people to spin tall tales of their adventuresSorry, not correct. Try another button. We can document how good some people can rememberGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

2. What is an advantage of a video over a transcription of an interview?

   You can edit out boring partsSorry, not correct. Try another button. You can see facial expressions, making the event more realCorrect. You are doing great. People don't have to read anythingOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. Is it possible to gather an oral history of the U.S. Civil War?

   Yes, because many Civil War soldiers want to tell their storiesOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. No, because after Lincoln was killed, people weren't allowed to talk about itGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Perhaps, using stories that people heard from their grandparentsThat is correct. You must be a History Champion.

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