Thai Students Arrested for 'Hunger Games Salute

Thai Students Arrested for 'Hunger Games Salute

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The video discusses the use of the three-finger salute from the Hunger Games as a symbol of rebellion by Thai student activists against military rule. The government, led by General Prayut, has responded with strict enforcement of martial law, banning protests and political gatherings. Despite this, dissent continues with public readings of '1984' and the controversial screening of the Hunger Games movie, which was pulled from some cinemas due to political concerns.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol are student activists in Thailand using to express their opposition to military rule?

A three-fingered salute

A clenched fist

A peace sign

A thumbs up

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current political situation in Thailand as described in the video?

There is a coalition government

The country is under a monarchy

Martial law is in place

Democratic elections are being held

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What novel have those opposing military rule in Thailand been reading in public as a form of protest?

Fahrenheit 451

Brave New World

Animal Farm

1984

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why has the Hunger Games movie been pulled from some cinemas in Thailand?

Due to low ticket sales

Because of political implications

Technical issues with the film

A decision by the film's producers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to a student who was distributing tickets and using the three-fingered salute outside a cinema?

She was ignored by the authorities

She was given a warning

She was taken to an army camp

She was fined