Blackout Reactions and Speculations

Blackout Reactions and Speculations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Computers, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

A train entering Manhattan experiences a blackout due to a massive grid failure affecting the East Coast. The power outage spreads to Texas, causing widespread panic and rumors of a cyber attack. In a classroom, students are disrupted by the blackout, leading to confusion and concern. Social media platforms like Twitter are abuzz with reports of the blackout, indicating the potential scale of the issue.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of passengers on the train when the lights went out?

They started a protest.

They remained calm and composed.

They called the police immediately.

They panicked and tried to escape.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported cause of the power outage affecting the East Coast?

A massive grid failure.

A technical glitch in the train system.

A natural disaster.

A terrorist attack.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the immediate effects of the power outage mentioned in the video?

Enhanced street lighting.

Loss of internet and computer functionality.

Increased internet speed.

Improved mobile network coverage.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What speculation was mentioned regarding the cause of the power outage?

A cyber attack.

A meteor strike.

A government shutdown.

An alien invasion.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous concern was raised about Gemma during the blackout?

She might get lost in the dark.

She might accidentally call the police.

She might explode the apartment by pressing the wrong button.

She might start a fire with candles.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state was reported to have lost power after the East Coast?

California.

Florida.

Texas.

Nevada.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did people describe the behavior of the power grid during the blackout?

Predictably erratic.

So freaking creepy.

Unusually stable.

Completely normal.

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