VOICED:  British gunman killed at least 12 in rampage: police

VOICED: British gunman killed at least 12 in rampage: police

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript describes a tragic event in a seaside community where Derek Bird, a 52-year-old cab driver, went on a shooting spree, killing 12 people, including his twin brother and a family lawyer. The rampage ended with Bird's suicide in a woodland area. Despite Britain's strict gun control laws, Bird had licenses for his weapons. The community is left grappling with the aftermath and questioning if the massacre could have been prevented.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first person Derek Bird killed during the incident?

A family lawyer

His twin brother

A fellow cab driver

A police officer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Derek Bird's rampage through the villages?

He was arrested by the police

He surrendered to the authorities

He took his own life

He fled the country

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were killed during Derek Bird's shooting spree?

12

10

20

15

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is still unknown about Derek Bird's actions?

The type of weapons he used

The number of people injured

The reason behind his actions

The route he took

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of British law is highlighted in the aftermath of the incident?

The recent changes in gun control laws

The absence of gun control laws

The strictness of gun control laws

The leniency of gun control laws

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