Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video covers three main news stories: a tragic fire in a Haitian orphanage that resulted in the deaths of 15 children, the deployment of US immigration enforcement officers to sanctuary cities, and updates on the coronavirus, including the first death outside Asia in France and US plans to evacuate citizens from a cruise ship near Japan. The orphanage fire was linked to candle use due to generator issues, and the orphanage was run by a Pennsylvania-based group that lost accreditation. The US immigration enforcement aims to address challenges posed by sanctuary city policies. The coronavirus segment highlights the global impact and ongoing efforts to manage the outbreak.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported cause of the fire in the Haitian orphanage?

A kitchen accident

Candles used due to generator issues

Faulty electrical wiring

Arson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization was responsible for running the orphanage in Haiti?

Red Cross

Church of Bible Understanding

UNICEF

Save the Children

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Trump administration deploy immigration enforcement officers to certain cities?

To support local police departments

To conduct routine checks

To assist ICE with enforcement activities

To increase border security

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the first coronavirus death outside of Asia reported?

Italy

Australia

United States

France

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action was the US expected to take regarding Americans on a cruise ship near Japan?

Cancel the cruise

Quarantine them on the ship

Evacuate them

Send medical supplies