Current Events and Pop Culture

Current Events and Pop Culture

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism, Fun

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video features a humorous monologue by Steven Colbert, covering topics like the Forbes billionaires list, with a special mention of Taylor Swift's debut. It critiques Donald Trump's rally in Michigan, highlighting his controversial statements. The video also discusses the upcoming solar eclipse and related corporate promotions, with a comedic twist on moon-related news.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What weather phenomenon does Steven Colbert humorously describe in New York?

Sunny and warm

Windy and dry

Snowy and cold

40° rain that shoots up

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is a new addition to the Forbes billionaires list according to the show?

Elon Musk

Bill Gates

Taylor Swift

Jeff Bezos

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phrase does Trump use to describe migrants during his rally?

Animals

Hardworking individuals

Tourists

Future citizens

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What false claim does Trump make about the 2020 election in Wisconsin?

The election was fair

He won by a small margin

He lost the state

He won by a large margin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new holiday does Trump propose?

Christian Visibility Day

National Unity Day

Freedom Day

Patriot Day

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of creating a time standard for the moon?

To help astronauts sleep

To synchronize lunar missions

To track moon phases

To set a new world clock

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is causing 'Eclipse Mania' according to the show?

A total solar eclipse

A meteor shower

A comet passing by

A lunar eclipse

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