CLEAN : New York continues Volkswagen investigation despite settlement

CLEAN : New York continues Volkswagen investigation despite settlement

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Business, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses Volkswagen's multi-year scheme to commit fraud by creating devices that violated environmental laws in New York and the United States. A partial settlement allows car owners to sell their cars back to Volkswagen at pre-scandal prices, plus an additional $5000. Despite this settlement, the investigation into Volkswagen's actions continues, emphasizing the depth of deception involved.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the scheme that Volkswagen was involved in?

A new car model launch

A multi-year fraud scheme

A charity event

A marketing campaign

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What relief is provided to car owners as part of the partial settlement?

A free car service

A lifetime warranty

A new car model

The ability to sell their cars back at pre-scandal prices plus $5000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much additional compensation will car owners receive on top of the car buyback?

$3000

$7000

$1000

$5000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the final section of the transcript emphasize about the investigation?

The investigation is complete

The settlement is the final step

The investigation is ongoing and the deception runs deep

Volkswagen has been cleared of all charges

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the settlement mentioned in the transcript?

It marks the end of the scandal

It is unrelated to the scandal

It is a minor agreement

It is an unprecedented settlement but not the end of the investigation