New Orleans Bars Shut Down For Mardi Gras

New Orleans Bars Shut Down For Mardi Gras

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fat Tuesday celebrations are subdued, with Bourbon Street closed and barricaded. Last year, the event proceeded despite increasing COVID-19 cases in the US.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Bourbon Street not crowded this Fat Tuesday?

Because of a local festival

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic

Due to a city-wide power outage

Due to a weather warning

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the New Orleans Mayor take in response to the pandemic?

Cancelled all public transport

Shut down bars in the French Quarter

Closed all restaurants

Ordered a city-wide curfew

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long were the bars in the French Quarter ordered to close?

Ten days

Five days

Three days

One week

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the situation during last year's event despite rising COVID-19 cases?

The event was postponed

The event was held virtually

The event was cancelled

The event went on as planned

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the changes in this year's Mardi Gras celebrations?

Economic downturn

COVID-19 pandemic

Natural disaster

Political unrest

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