VOICED: IMF chief charged with sex assault, rape attempt

VOICED: IMF chief charged with sex assault, rape attempt

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Business, Journalism, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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Dominique Strauss Kahn, head of the IMF, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a chambermaid in New York. The incident occurred just before he was to attend finance meetings in Europe. His arrest shocked France, where he was a potential presidential candidate. While his political allies expressed surprise, they urged respect for the presumption of innocence. The case could have lasting effects on his career and French politics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dominique Strauss Kahn accused of doing to the chambermaid?

Kidnapping her

Stealing from her

Verbally abusing her

Sexually assaulting her

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Dominique Strauss Kahn arrested?

At his home

In a hotel

At a finance meeting

At JFK airport

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the news of Strauss Kahn's arrest affect his political prospects in France?

It boosted his popularity

It led to immediate support from all political parties

It had no effect

It stunned the country and affected his presidential chances

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general reaction of Strauss Kahn's political allies and rivals to the news of his arrest?

They ignored the news

They immediately condemned him

They celebrated the news

They expressed shock but urged caution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized regarding the allegations against Strauss Kahn?

Media coverage

Public trial

Presumption of innocence

Immediate punishment