Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Johanna Greenaway presents news updates, including the death of actor Irfan Khan, the potential reopening of a Smithfield meat plant after a COVID-19 outbreak, and a planned strike by essential workers demanding better protection. The video concludes with a reminder to check back for more news updates.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following films did Irfan Khan NOT appear in?

Life of Pi

Inception

The Amazing Spiderman

Jurassic World

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the closure of the Smithfield meat plant?

COVID-19 outbreak

Government regulations

Lack of demand

Financial issues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has the final say on when the Smithfield plant will reopen?

The Governor of South Dakota

The President of the United States

Smithfield management

The workers' union

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which day are the workers from Amazon, Whole Foods, Instacart, and Shipt planning to strike?

Christmas

Thanksgiving

Mayday International Workers Day

Labor Day

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the essential workers demanding during their strike?

Higher salaries

More vacation days

Hazard pay and protective equipment

Flexible working hours