Nixon gives his 'Checkers' speech

Nixon gives his 'Checkers' speech

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3rd - 4th Grade

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The transcript describes a personal story involving a gift received after an election. A man from Texas sent a Cocker Spaniel dog to the speaker's family, which was named Checkers by their six-year-old daughter, Tricia. Despite any criticism, the family decided to keep the dog. The story also briefly mentions Pat's Republican cloth coat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of coat does the speaker mention his wife has?

A respectable Republican cloth coat

A casual denim jacket

A luxurious fur coat

A stylish leather jacket

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker receive as a gift after the election?

A set of books

A Cocker Spaniel dog

A new car

A vacation package

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the speaker receive the message about the package?

Union Station in Baltimore

Central Station in New York

Main Station in Los Angeles

Grand Station in Chicago

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What name did the speaker's daughter give to the dog?

Max

Buddy

Checkers

Spot

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on keeping the dog?

They are considering giving it away

They are unsure about keeping it

They are determined to keep it

They plan to return it to the sender