CLEAN : US: Buffalo residents dig mounds of snow after monster storm

CLEAN : US: Buffalo residents dig mounds of snow after monster storm

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10th Grade - University

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The transcript describes a severe snowstorm in Buffalo, NY, highlighting the chaos it caused, including cars getting stuck and people struggling to drive. The narrator shares a personal experience of being stuck at work for over 40 hours. They reflect on the traffic issues and the challenges faced by the community. The narrator, who immigrated from Romania in 1970, considers this the worst snowstorm they've experienced in Buffalo. Despite the difficulties, they maintain a positive outlook, acknowledging that the situation could have been worse.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial impact of the snowstorm described by the narrator?

Cars were stuck and people were trying to drive.

Schools were closed immediately.

People were enjoying the snow.

The snow melted quickly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long was the narrator stuck at work due to the snowstorm?

24 hours

8 hours

12 hours

40 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges people faced during the snowstorm?

Staying warm indoors

Driving on snow-covered roads

Communicating with others

Finding food

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the narrator immigrate to Buffalo?

1990

1970

1980

1960

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How does the narrator describe the severity of the snowstorm compared to past experiences?

It was similar to previous storms.

It was the worst they had seen.

It was a mild storm.

It was not significant.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's attitude towards the situation despite the challenges?

They were extremely worried.

They were very upset.

They thought it could be worse.

They were indifferent.

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What does the narrator mention about the duration of the snow's presence?

It was gone in a day.

It melted in a few hours.

It lasted for a week.

It stayed for 36 hours.