Skimming, Scanning, and Close Reading

What did an administration official say about TikTok's ban on Sunday?

• It will definitely happen

• It is unlikely to happen suddenly

• It will be postponed indefinitely

• It will be enforced strictly

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What will TikTok do if it is banned?

• Redirect users to a website with information about the ban

• Automatically delete the app from devices

• Send users a notification to uninstall the app

• Change its name and continue operating

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What will users see when attempting to open TikTok if it is banned?

• A blank screen

• A pop-up message

• A video explaining the ban

• A countdown timer

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What is the main reason for TikTok's plan to redirect users to a website?

• To provide entertainment

• To inform about the ban

• To sell merchandise

• To promote new features

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Why did TikTok say an order was needed in the court filing?

• To increase its user base.

• To avoid interruption of services for users outside the U.S.

• To reduce operational costs.

• To expand its services to new countries.

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What did TikTok say about the prohibitions in the court filing?

• They would make the app more secure.

• They would eventually make the app unusable.

• They would increase the app's popularity.

• They would reduce the app's functionality.

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What constitutional protection did TikTok and ByteDance claim the law violated?

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

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What does TikTok speculate could happen if the ban lasts a month?

• A major comeback

• A loss of 1/3 of its 170 million users

• A lawsuit against the U.S. company Facebook

• They are unsure

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Based on your understanding of the article, make an inference: what could be a potential impact of a TikTok ban on content creators in the U.S.?

• Increased opportunities on other platforms

• Quitting content creation altogether

• Mandatory relocation to other countries

• No impact

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