State Department: Detained WNBA Star Griner Is In Good Condition

State Department: Detained WNBA Star Griner Is In Good Condition

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World Languages, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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Brittney Greiner, an Olympic gold medalist and WNBA All-Star, is in good condition after being detained in Russia for carrying marijuana oil vape cartridges. The US Embassy in Moscow has provided updates on her status. There is a call for consistent access to American detainees in Russia, including those in pretrial detention. The WNBA is collaborating with the State Department to facilitate Greiner's return home.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by Russian customs officials for detaining Britney Griner?

Involvement in a protest

Overstaying her visa

Illegal entry into Russia

Possession of marijuana oil vape cartridges

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the US Embassy's expectation regarding visits to American detainees in Russia?

No visits allowed

Visits only during trial

Timely and consistent access

One-time visits only

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Britney Griner's connection to Russia outside of her detention?

She has family living in Russia

She owns a business in Russia

She has played basketball in Russia during the offseason

She is a Russian citizen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization is working with the State Department to bring Britney Griner back to the US?

NBA

FIBA

WNBA

IOC

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What notable achievements does Britney Griner have in her basketball career?

Olympic gold medalist and seven-time All-Star

College basketball coach

World Cup champion

MVP of the NBA