CLEAN : A 1975 Saigon refugee relates to 'scared and frightened' Afghans

CLEAN : A 1975 Saigon refugee relates to 'scared and frightened' Afghans

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the evacuation efforts and military involvement in Afghanistan, drawing parallels to the narrator's personal experience of escaping Vietnam in 1975. The narrator shares their family's journey to the USA and reflects on the fear and chaos experienced during that time. The video concludes with a message of hope and encouragement to help those in need, particularly the Afghan people facing similar challenges.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the first section of the video?

The chaotic situation in Saigon

The narrator's childhood memories

The influx of U.S. forces and Kabul airport situation

The narrator's escape from Vietnam

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many siblings did the narrator have?

Six brothers and two sisters

Three brothers and four sisters

Seven brothers and one sister

Five brothers and two sisters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event does the narrator relate to the current situation in Afghanistan?

The Vietnam War

The Korean War

World War II

The Gulf War

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the narrator's sister play in their family's escape from Vietnam?

She was a doctor

She worked for the U.S. Embassy

She was a teacher

She was a journalist

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion does the narrator express when reflecting on the memories of escaping Vietnam?

Joy

Indifference

Sadness

Anger

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message does the narrator hope to convey to Afghan evacuees?

To return to Afghanistan

To stay in their country

To seek help and find a safe place

To avoid seeking asylum

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What city did the narrator's family first settle in after arriving in the USA?

Minneapolis

Los Angeles

New York

Chicago