Fake News Friday - October 21, 2022

Qatar World Cup Controversy Continues: 60 Migrant Workers Arrested Protesting Dire Conditions

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According to the article from Forbes, approximately how many of the workers in Qatar are foreigners?

• 10%

• 30%

• 75%

• 90%

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Why have migrant workers protested in Qatar?

• Because they say that the working conditions are dangerous and that they have been treated unfairly

• They want to be able to vote in the upcoming election

• They don't believe the World Cup should be played in Qatar

• These protests were staged for publicity. Workers in Qatar do not have any complaints since they are paid so well.

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According to the Forbes article, how much money has been spent in preparation for the World Cup in Qatar?

• About 200 million dollars

• About 20 billion dollars

• About 200 billion dollars

• About 20 million dollars

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What is the message of this cartoon?

• Papers are saving ink by reducing the number of pages

• Most people read the news on their cell phone and not in a newspaper

• News papers are biased sources of news which only discuss events from one perspective

• In an effort to protect the environment all newspapers should print fewer pages

Liz Truss resigns: PM's exit kicks off another Tory leadership race - BBC News

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Is it true that UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss resigned from her position on Thursday Oct. 20th after only 45 days of holding the office?

• Yes, this is true

• No, this is fake news as a prime minister must serve a minimum of two years

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Which one of Mr. Pahl's kids has a birthday TODAY?

• Daniel

• Lucia

• Annalise

• Asher