Sydney Caf Siege Ends in Gunfire as Hostages Flee

Sydney Caf Siege Ends in Gunfire as Hostages Flee

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The transcript describes a police operation to end a siege at a cafe in Sydney, where a lone gunman held hostages. The police stormed the cafe after 17 hours, using tactical operations without responding to any immediate threat inside. The situation involved gunfire and alleged grenade use, leading to injuries among hostages. The police aimed to resolve the situation as it entered a second day, using strategic planning to avoid harm to hostages.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the police to storm the cafe in Sydney?

To investigate a robbery

To rescue hostages

To negotiate with the gunman

To respond to gunfire from inside

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the siege at the Sydney cafe last?

12 hours

17 hours

10 hours

24 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were some of the causes of injuries to the hostages?

Gunfire, grenades, or exhaustion

Falling debris

Chemical exposure

Animal attack

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology did the police use during their tactical operation?

Drones

Infrared technology

Satellite imaging

Robots

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the police's approach to handling the media during the siege?

They provided live updates

They kept the media at a distance

They invited media inside the cafe

They allowed full access