Last Day for News of the World

Last Day for News of the World

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The transcript discusses the downfall of Britain's News of the World tabloid, engulfed in a scandal involving phone hacking. Staff members express their sadness over job losses, while legal actions are underway with arrests and inquiries. Rupert Murdoch's decision to close the paper impacts his business dealings. The final edition is prepared, marking the end of a 168-year history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the emotional reaction of the News of the World staff upon learning about the paper's closure?

Joy and relief

Indifference

Shock and sadness

Anger and frustration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was arrested in connection with the phone hacking scandal?

Colin Miller

Andy Coulson

Rupert Murdoch

Rebecca Brooks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Harriet Harman demand in response to the phone hacking allegations?

The immediate appointment of a judge for an inquiry

A public apology

A boycott of the newspaper

The closure of all tabloids

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Rupert Murdoch's role in the News of the World scandal?

He was a reporter at the paper

He presided over the decision to close the paper

He was the editor of the paper

He was a whistleblower

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final task for the News of the World staff before the paper's closure?

To organize a farewell party

To destroy all records

To issue a public statement

To publish a final edition