Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video covers three main topics: the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, where 2500 people are missing and at least 50 are dead; the Trump administration's move to ban flavored e-cigarettes due to health concerns linked to vaping; and Purdue Pharma's tentative agreement to settle opioid lawsuits, which involves paying billions in settlements and the Sackler family losing ownership.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas?

It caused a tsunami.

It resulted in the highest recorded winds for a hurricane at landfall.

It led to a volcanic eruption.

It caused a massive earthquake.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which flavors of e-cigarettes are proposed to be banned by the Trump administration?

Coffee and caramel

Tobacco

Chocolate and vanilla

Mint, menthol, and fruit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason behind the proposed ban on flavored e-cigarettes?

High production costs

Link to a lung illness

Increase in smoking rates

Environmental concerns

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Purdue Pharma accused of in the opioid lawsuits?

Fueling the opioid crisis

Monopolizing the market

Creating a new drug

Illegal marketing practices

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a consequence for the Sackler family under the Purdue Pharma settlement?

They will gain more ownership.

They will pay billions out of pocket and lose ownership.

They will receive government support.

They will expand their business.