Biden: People We Lost From Covid-19 Were ‘Extraordinary’

What comparison does the speaker make to highlight the severity of COVID-19 deaths in America?

• The casualties in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War combined

• The casualties in the Civil War

• The number of deaths in car accidents

• The number of deaths from heart disease

What does the speaker emphasize about the people who have died from COVID-19?

• They were ordinary Americans

• They were mostly elderly

• They were extraordinary individuals with unique stories

• They were all healthcare workers

According to the speaker, what must the nation resist during the pandemic?

• Ignoring scientific advice

• Increasing healthcare funding

• Becoming numb to the sorrow

• Reopening businesses too soon

What does the speaker say about the rituals that help us cope with loss?

• They are only for certain cultures

• They are unnecessary

• They have been limited during the pandemic

• They have been widely available

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for healing as a nation?

• Forgetting the past

• Remembering those who have been lost

• Avoiding discussions about the pandemic

• Focusing on economic recovery

What does the speaker promise about the memory of lost loved ones?

• It will be forgotten over time

• It will fade away quickly

• It will always bring tears

• It will eventually bring a smile before tears

What is the speaker's prayer for those who have lost loved ones?

• That they will forget their loss

• That they will find peace sooner rather than later

• That they will avoid talking about their loss

• That they will move to a new place