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The video covers three main news stories: the death of celebrated children's author Beverly Cleary at 104, highlighting her literary achievements and beloved characters; a bombing at a Roman Catholic cathedral in Indonesia, detailing the attack and its aftermath; and the ongoing efforts to free the Ever Given, a massive container ship stuck in the Suez Canal, which has disrupted global shipping. Each story provides insights into significant events impacting literature, international security, and global trade.

What age did Beverly Cleary start writing books?

• In her early 40s

• In her early 30s

• In her early 20s

• In her early 50s

Which of the following awards did Beverly Cleary NOT receive?

• National Book Award

• Pulitzer Prize

• John Newbery Medal

• Newbery Honor Awards

Where did the bombing incident occur in Indonesia?

• A Roman Catholic cathedral

• A shopping mall

• A public park

• A government building

What was the nationality of the Ever Given ship?

• Indonesian

• Japanese

• Panamanian

• Egyptian

What was the estimated daily value of the traffic halted by the Suez Canal blockage?

• $9 billion

• $11 billion

• $7 billion

• $5 billion