CLEAN: Madoff victims' long fight for lost funds

CLEAN: Madoff victims' long fight for lost funds

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Special Education, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript details a personal story of financial loss due to an investment with Madoff, highlighting the impact on a family with a special needs child. It discusses the emotional and financial setbacks faced, future plans to address the issue, and concerns about the lack of security in investments. The narrative also touches on potential legal actions against the SEC and concludes with a personal reflection on the situation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason the financial loss was significant to the speaker's family?

It was a family heirloom.

It was a large sum of money.

It affected their special needs child.

It was their only source of income.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does the speaker want congresspeople to take?

Increase taxes on investments.

Provide more investment opportunities.

Address the lack of security in investments.

Ban all financial investments.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue does the speaker highlight about the investment environment?

Low interest rates.

High returns on investments.

Lack of security.

Too many investment options.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential actions are being considered against regulatory bodies?

Filing lawsuits.

Increasing their funding.

Merging them with other agencies.

Reducing their responsibilities.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the speaker mention in connection with their personal story?

President Obama.

A famous investor.

A local politician.

A renowned economist.