CLEAN: Six dead, 76 wounded in Washington Metro crash: mayor

CLEAN: Six dead, 76 wounded in Washington Metro crash: mayor

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English, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript describes a change in a daily routine involving a train ride, leading to an unexpected and serious accident. The speaker details the impacts felt during the collision and notes the historical significance of the event, marking it as the deadliest accident in the Metro Train transit system's history. The narrative concludes with a brief remark on the speed of the incident.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did the narrator make in their routine on this particular day?

They ran to the back of the car.

They did not get on the front car.

They took a different train.

They arrived late at the station.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator feel as the cars collided?

No impact at all.

Only small impacts.

A single large impact.

A series of small impacts followed by a large one.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many fatalities were confirmed in the accident?

Three

Five

Two

Four

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of this accident in the history of the Metro Train transit system?

It was the least severe accident.

It was the most expensive accident.

It was the deadliest accident.

It was the first accident.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe the speed of the accident?

Very quick

Moderate

Very slow

Unpredictable