Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

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The video covers three main news stories: a tragic boat fire off the coast of California where 33 bodies were recovered and one person remains missing; the trauma faced by migrant children separated from their parents under the Trump administration's zero tolerance policy; and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for general elections following a parliamentary vote to delay Brexit.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the diving boat fire incident off the coast of California?

The fire was extinguished before causing any harm.

All passengers were rescued.

33 bodies were recovered, and one person is still missing.

The boat was saved from the fire.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant issue faced by migrant children separated from their parents under the Trump administration?

They were sent back to their home countries.

They were given new homes.

They suffered from trauma and mental health issues.

They were immediately reunited with their families.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did it take months to reunite separated migrant children with their parents?

The government did not keep track of the families.

The children refused to return.

The parents were not willing to take them back.

The children were placed in foster care.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson take following a political rift within his party?

He resigned from his position.

He called for general elections.

He formed a new political party.

He decided to delay Brexit.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the House of Commons' response to the political situation in the UK?

They agreed to an immediate Brexit.

They voted to take control of the parliamentary agenda.

They supported Boris Johnson's plan.

They decided to hold a referendum.