VOICED: Fans ready for poignant farewell

The transcript describes the excitement and anticipation surrounding Michael Jackson's memorial ceremony at the Staples Center in LA. With 1.6 million people applying for tickets, only 17,500 were successful. Fans express their joy and privilege at attending, while those without tickets gather outside to pay homage. Organizers urge ticketless fans to watch on TV to avoid chaos, with 1,400 police officers ensuring security.

How many people applied for tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial ceremony?

• 1.6 million

• 2 million

• 750,000

• 500,000

What was the total number of tickets available for the memorial event?

• 20,000

• 17,500

• 15,000

• 25,000

What emotion did fans express upon winning tickets to the event?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Sadness

• Anger

What did organizers suggest to fans without tickets to avoid chaos?

• Attend a different event

• Watch the event on television

• Buy tickets from scalpers

• Wait outside the venue

How many police officers were deployed to manage the event?

• 1,000

• 1,400

• 500

• 2,000