U.S. Launches Cruise Missiles at Syria

The transcript discusses the kidnapping and beheading of Adve Goerdel by Algerian jihadists linked to the Islamic State, in retaliation for airstrikes in Iraq. The US responded by launching cruise missiles at targets in Syria. President Obama addressed the UN, emphasizing the need to defeat the Islamic State with force and a broad coalition.

Who was Adve Goerdel, and why was he kidnapped?

• A mountain guide kidnapped in retaliation for airstrikes

• A US diplomat kidnapped for political reasons

• A tourist kidnapped for trespassing

• A French journalist kidnapped for ransom

What was the US's military action in response to the Islamic State?

• Launching cruise missiles from warships

• Imposing economic sanctions

• Conducting peace talks with militants

• Deploying ground troops in Iraq

How many missiles did the US fire at targets in Syria?

• 47 missiles

• 60 missiles

• 100 missiles

• 30 missiles

What was President Obama's stance on negotiating with the Islamic State?

• He emphasized the use of force

• He proposed a peace treaty

• He believed in diplomatic negotiations

• He suggested economic sanctions

What did President Obama say about the language understood by the Islamic State?

• The language of diplomacy

• The language of peace

• The language of negotiation

• The language of force