Amtrak Plans to Repair NYC Tunnels

Amtrak Plans to Repair NYC Tunnels

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The transcript covers three main topics: the exposure to Ebola and subsequent quarantine of individuals in contact with patient Thomas Eric Duncan, the anticipated train delays in NYC due to necessary repairs on tunnels affected by Hurricane Sandy, and the renewal of DIRECTV's rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package, including the implications for AT&T's pending purchase of DIRECTV.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precautionary measure was taken for those who came into contact with Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan?

They were given a vaccine.

They were sent to a hospital for treatment.

They were ordered to remain at home until a specific date.

They were allowed to continue their daily activities.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason for the potential train delays into Manhattan?

An increase in train ticket prices.

A new train schedule being implemented.

Amtrak's plans to remodel East River tunnels.

A strike by train workers.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated time frame for starting work on the Hudson River tunnels?

Immediately.

In the next five years.

In about a decade.

Within the next year.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the duration of the renewed NFL Sunday Ticket deal with DIRECTV?

Five years.

Ten years.

Eight years.

Three years.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was AT&T's right concerning the DIRECTV deal if the NFL contract was not renewed?

To negotiate a new contract.

To merge with another company.

To walk away from the entire deal.

To increase the deal's value.