Lockerbie: 20 years on

Lockerbie: 20 years on

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript recounts the tragic events of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, during the Christmas season 20 years ago. It describes the festive atmosphere before the disaster, the explosion that brought down the aircraft, and the immediate aftermath, including the destruction and loss of life. The narrative then shifts to Lockerbie's recovery over the years, highlighting the town's resilience and the return of the Christmas spirit, despite the tragedy that once overshadowed it.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event disrupted the Christmas season in Lockerbie 20 years ago?

A natural disaster

A bomb explosion on a flight

A political protest

A severe snowstorm

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did a section of the aircraft land, causing significant destruction?

Lockerbie Park

Main Street

Highland Avenue

Sherwood Crescent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people died on Sherwood Crescent due to the crash?

11

5

20

15

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the town of Lockerbie become synonymous with over the years?

A famous festival

An act of terrorism

A historical landmark

A cultural event

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marks the return of normalcy and spirit in Lockerbie after the disaster?

Annual festivals

Quiet services and Christmas celebrations

Rebuilding of the town

Introduction of new policies