The Story of Shadi and Mouaz

The Story of Shadi and Mouaz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video recounts the discovery of human remains in a wetsuit in Norway, leading to an international investigation. The story unfolds to reveal the lives of two Syrian refugees, Mouaz Al Balkhi and Shadi Omar Kataf, who attempted to cross the English Channel from Calais. The narrative highlights the dire conditions in Calais, the struggles of refugees, and the broader implications of seeking a better life amidst conflict. The video also discusses the journalistic efforts to uncover and report these stories.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was found in the tiny village of Elle that initiated the investigation?

A lost pet

A mysterious letter

A wetsuit with human remains

A suitcase full of money

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were the wetsuits traced back to their purchase?

Via a witness who saw the purchase

Using an RFID chip sewn into the suit

By a receipt found in the pocket

Through a credit card transaction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason refugees in Calais wanted to reach Britain?

Because they knew the language

To reunite with family

To escape from the police

To enjoy the weather

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mouaz Al Balkhi's field of study?

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Shadi Omar Kataf's occupation before fleeing Syria?

A teacher

A tire repair shop owner

A doctor

A chef

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Shadi plan to do to reach Britain when he couldn't afford smugglers?

Swim across the English Channel

Fly in a private jet

Walk through the Eurotunnel

Take a ferry

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the story about Shadi and Mouaz?

The beauty of the English Channel

The dangers of scuba diving

The history of Calais

The search for a better life

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