VOICED: Stunned French village digests killing of eight babies

VOICED: Stunned French village digests killing of eight babies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

10th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

In a peaceful village in northern France, a shocking discovery was made when a mother was charged with the murder of eight newborn babies, marking the largest case of its kind in the country's history. The local community, stunned by the news, has been leaving flowers and candles at the site. Police found six baby skeletons in the mother's home, suggesting the tragedy spanned many years, with two more skeletons discovered at the grandparents' former house. The family, who had lived in the village for 15 years, was well-liked, with the husband actively participating in town activities. The mother, now accused of deliberate homicide, faces a potential life sentence.

Read more

2 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What did the new owners of the grandparents' house discover while digging in their garden?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the mother's age and what is she accused of?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF