Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers three main news stories: Hurricane Dorian has intensified to a category four storm, potentially affecting the Bahamas and the southeastern US. In Afghanistan, a Taliban attack in Candus resulted in casualties, amidst ongoing US-Taliban negotiations. Lastly, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose, with speculation about the involvement of an Angels employee.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What category has Hurricane Dorian reached as it approaches the northern Bahamas?

Category 2

Category 5

Category 3

Category 4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two states are predicted to be near the landfall of Hurricane Dorian?

North Carolina and Virginia

Texas and Louisiana

South Carolina and Georgia

Florida and Alabama

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which Afghan city did the Taliban launch an attack?

Herat

Kabul

Kandahar

Candus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What substances were involved in Tyler Skaggs' accidental overdose?

Heroin and alcohol

Methamphetamine and alcohol

Fentanyl, oxycodone, and alcohol

Cocaine and alcohol

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old was Tyler Skaggs when he passed away?

27 years old

26 years old

28 years old

25 years old