Trial of Karen Reed: Key Questions

Trial of Karen Reed: Key Questions

Assessment

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Journalism, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The transcript covers the ongoing murder trial of Karen Reed, accused of killing her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, by hitting him with her SUV. The prosecution presented evidence, including voicemails from Reed to O'Keefe, suggesting a tumultuous relationship. Medical examiners testified that O'Keefe died from hypothermia and blunt force trauma, possibly from being hit by a car. The defense argues that O'Keefe died from a fistfight inside a home. The trial is nearing its end, with the defense set to present their case and closing arguments expected soon.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is accused of murdering John O'Keefe?

CBS News Reporter

Karen Reed

Penny Kmit

Anne-Marie

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence did the prosecution present to suggest a motive for Karen Reed?

Surveillance footage

Financial troubles

Voicemails accusing John of cheating

Witness testimony

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the relationship between Karen Reed and John O'Keefe according to the prosecution?

Professional

Friendly

Tumultuous

Distant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the voicemails from Karen Reed to John O'Keefe contain?

Financial discussions

Plans for the future

Expletives and accusations

Apologies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the medical examiners conclude about John O'Keefe's cause of death?

Drowning

Gunshot wound

Hypothermia and blunt force trauma

Poisoning

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative cause of death is the defense suggesting?

Natural causes

Accidental fall

Car accident

Fist fight inside the home

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the defense's main argument regarding the cause of John O'Keefe's death?

He died from a fist fight

He was hit by a car

He suffered a heart attack

He was poisoned

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