Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers three main news stories: a helicopter crash in Houston resulting in one fatality and critical injury, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Rico causing structural damage but no casualties, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson naming his newborn son after doctors who treated him for COVID-19.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the helicopter crash in Houston?

Both pilots survived without injuries.

One pilot died and the other was critically injured.

The helicopter was shot down.

The crash was caused by a mechanical failure.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit southern Puerto Rico?

5.5

7.5

4.5

6.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the earthquake in Puerto Rico?

No damage was reported.

Several casualties were reported.

A building balcony collapsed, but no casualties were reported.

The earthquake was a false alarm.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Boris Johnson and his fiancée name their son after?

Their favorite author.

A historical figure.

A famous British politician.

The doctors who treated Johnson during his illness.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason behind the name 'Nicholas' for Boris Johnson's son?

It was chosen randomly.

It was a tribute to the doctors who saved Johnson's life.

It was the name of a famous scientist.

It was a family tradition.