Thanksgiving Dinner: Sweet Potatoes, Desserts Boost Costs

Thanksgiving Dinner: Sweet Potatoes, Desserts Boost Costs

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The video discusses a leak of confidential information from the New York Fed, leading to an employee's dismissal. It then shifts to the rising costs of Thanksgiving dinner, despite cheaper turkeys, due to other ingredients. Finally, it covers President Obama's decision to implement immigration reform without Congress, highlighting political tensions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the New York Fed take against an employee suspected of leaking information?

Promoted the employee

Fired the employee

Transferred the employee

Gave a warning to the employee

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ingredient is NOT mentioned as contributing to the increased cost of Thanksgiving dinner?

Cranberry sauce

Pumpkin pie mix

Whipping cream

Sweet potatoes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for ten people?

Exactly $60

Approximately $75

Around $100

Just under $50

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant political action did President Obama take regarding immigration reform?

He implemented changes without Congress's support

He postponed the reform

He sought Congress's approval

He canceled the reform

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did John Boehner describe the potential impact of Obama's immigration reform on political relations?

It would have no effect

It would poison the well

It would improve cooperation

It would strengthen ties