Cargo plane crashes in Jamaica section of Queens, New York City

Cargo plane crashes in Jamaica section of Queens, New York City

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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A C-46 cargo plane crashes near New York's Idlewild Airport, causing fatalities and significant damage in suburban Jamaica. The crash is the fourth air disaster in the area in recent months, leading to a total of 124 lives lost. The incident prompts further investigations to prevent future air disasters.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far from Times Square did the C-46 cargo plane crash?

13 miles

25 miles

5 miles

20 miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many total lives were lost in the four air disasters in the New York metropolitan area?

130

124

110

100

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the occupation of the person whose car was crushed by plane parts?

Journalist

Pilot

Police Inspector

Firefighter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the crash site resemble due to the destruction?

A bombed-out city

A war zone

A construction site

A deserted island

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action was taken after the previous three crashes?

Ban on commercial flights

Increased flight frequency

Closure of the airport

Introduction of new aircraft